Being properly hydrated for fitness routines and running has increased in importance for me beginning when I was in the military. For those of you that were ever in the military, you can probably remember being almost “waterlogged” during basic training. Just when you thought that your body did not need any more water, you [...]

Whether you are just getting started or you are approaching your first race, increasing your running distance begins to become a factor. After all, if you plan on running an event, you can’t just stay at two miles forever. When increasing your distance, there are a few things that you will need to know. All [...]

Injuries suck. Anyone that has ever had one would certainly agree, especially when one hits close to race time. The best way to combat against injuries is obviously to prevent them in the first place. However, if you plan on continuing running, I do have some unfortunate news for you. Injuries are inevitable. As some [...]

How many people have heard one person say to another, “(S)He does not look like a runner.” I know that I have on several occasions. As a matter of fact, I have even been told that I am putting on too much muscle for my frame. Additionally, many people run to lose weight and I [...]

It is only fitting that this post be one of the first in the series. Ha! Fitting…? Never mind. Just like any athlete that needs the right equipment, runners are no exception. As a matter of fact, your only equipment is what you are wearing after all. Think of your body as a finely tuned [...]