COVID-19: What is the impact on Runners around the USA?
By: David Willard April 10, 2020 No doubt, it is an understatement to say that covid-19 has had a major impact on all our lives. But that impact varies depending on where we live and how active the outbreak and restrictions are in our area of the world. As part of an online running and […]
COVID-19: What is the impact on Runners around the World?
By: David Willard April 10, 2020 No doubt, it is an understatement to say that covid-19 has had a major impact on all our lives. But that impact varies depending on where we live and how active the outbreak and restrictions are in our area of the world. As part of an online running and […]
COVID-19 – Should I Still Be Running?
The coronavirus pandemic is a fluid and rapidly evolving situation. Many of you have asked, “Should I still be running during this crisis?” Am I more likely to catch coronavirus while running? Do I pose a risk to others while running? I personally am in a high-risk category of 60 years and older. Therefore, I […]
10 Pre-Run Warm-up Exercises to Help You Avoid Injury
If you are like me, when you started to train for your first distance run, you didn’t give a lot of thought to it – just put on some sneakers and began running. You kept running longer distances several days a week until you could complete your goal distance. I was 53 and had rarely […]
Tips for Masters Runners (and All Runners) From Masters Runners
We recently asked a group of experienced Masters Runners to share their running advice with other Masters Runners. We asked them for tips or words of wisdom for their fellow Masters Runners, secrets to their longevity, advice for avoiding injury and burnout, and whatever else they thought would be helpful. We present their comments, with […]
Seven Running Hacks to Beat the Extreme Heat and Humidity
As I write this post, the Real-Feel temperature on my weather app says it feels like 101 degrees outside. Tomorrow, it is supposed to reach a Real-Feel high of 109 degrees, and the day after, 107 degrees. While this is an extreme heatwave for where I live, excessive heat and humidity is something most runners […]
Top 10 Safety Tips Every Runner Should Follow
Running is a great sport and fitness activity that many of us enjoy. But whether you are a seasoned runner or new to running, it is easy to focus on your time, your form, getting ready for your next race, just enjoying the outdoors, or rocking out to some great music, and overlook many […]