Standard treadmills are so yesterday.. Gone are the days of boring treadmill workouts. With the latest and greatest, indoor workouts for runners are actually enjoyable. Not only that, they are also helpful for runners to train smarter, recover faster, and prevent injury. Even though the weather is getting warmer, you still may want to bring…
Enjoy the great indoors: Bring your run inside was originally published on Self Evolve
The need for speed We all want to be faster, regardless of ability or pace. There’s a part of me that wants to run another marathon only to run it faster. Not sure when I will, but I have a feeling another marathon is in my future. You can turn to a structured plan and…
Dorsiflexion: Flex for speed was originally published on Self Evolve
Are you a runner? If so, then you’ve likely already started registering for your races this running season. Last year, I ran a few fun runs (i.e. Star Wars Half Marathon and the Hemingway 8K), but I mostly just trained for that marathon thing. This year I’m scaling back and hoping to use my experience…
2018 races: running season is here was originally published on Self Evolve
Are you crazy?! This is the typical response I get when I tell people I went for a run outside, in the dead of winter in Chicago. Lately, the temperatures have been well below zero and running outside has been kept to a minimum (treadmill, anyone?). But for some of us, there’s nothing better than…
Layer up: What to wear for your winter run was originally published on Self Evolve
Were you a part of the Chicago Marathon Lottery for 2018? You know, the system where you have to wait and hold your breath until December 12th to know whether you’ve been selected or not? If you entered the lottery and were one of the unlucky ones to not be selected, I’m here to tell…
Chicago Marathon Lottery: Not selected and how to still run it was originally published on Self Evolve
If you’ve been following along with my running-themed posts, you likely have deduced that as you run you will also have to bring a few things with you: i.e. water, a way to track your run, and perhaps your keys to get back in your home after your run. To make running easier and more…
Carry your stuff while running with efficiency and ease was originally published on Self Evolve
Map Your Run As a new or seasoned runner alike, it’s important to map out your runs so that you know how far you’re running. You can simply look at a map or utilize a device to keep track of your distance. No matter how you do it, running and keeping track of your distance is…
Running and keeping track: Maps and more was originally published on Self Evolve
With the seasons changing, the length of daylight is getting less and less. In about a week we gain an hour as we “fall behind” but despite this, the days still get shorter! And if you work a first-shift job, you’ll likely be getting out when it’s dark already! Today I’m going to focus on…
Running Safely in the Dark: Winter is Coming was originally published on Self Evolve
Marathon Hydration While the popular slogan is “Stay thirsty, my friend” you actually want the opposite when running a marathon. Even during training, while running those longer runs, you definitely want to stay hydrated (and not thirsty). The question is, how do you stay hydrated when running 15, 20, or 26.2 miles? Like how do…
Chicago Marathon 2017: Hydration was originally published on Self Evolve
What did I wear while running the marathon and why? How did I figure out the best clothes to wear while running for 5+ hours? How did I avoid chafing and blisters (well, for the most part). Continue reading for the answers and more. 🙂 When I first started running, I just wore whatever exercise…
Chicago Marathon 2017: clothing and accessories was originally published on Self Evolve