“Should you work out on your period?” This is a common question asked by women looking to understand the best ways to keep active during their period. Whether or not you exercise during your period really comes to down to personal preference and the severity of your period symptoms. It is generally thought that exercise …
Running is a great form of exercise to improve your physical and mental health, from lowering your blood pressure to boosting your self-esteem and confidence. If you’re thinking of starting running when you’re overweight, then you may feel daunted by the road ahead. Running when overweight can present some challenges, but with the right motivation …
There are plenty of funny running puns and running jokes out there that will have you bent over in laughter. Whether you’re training for a 5k or marathon, these running puns and running jokes will provide you with motivation and laughter to tackle your next race. Be sure to also check out the best running …
We all know that running motivation can come and go. If you’re stuck in a running rut, a good way to reignite your running mojo is to watch some inspirational running movies. There are a few great movies that you can turn to to share your enjoyment of running, movies that span across the decades …
Running 2 miles a day has the potential to transform your physical and mental health. Many people turn to running 2 miles a day when they want to improve aspects of their life, whether that be improving their fitness, losing weight or simply getting outdoors more. 2 miles is seen as an achievable distance for …
We all know about the life-changing benefits of running and the positive impact it can have on your physical and mental health. From improved cardiovascular health to improved self-confidence and mood, these are just some of the reasons why you should be running a mile a day. During a time when it seems a lot …
When you’ve trained for months, running a race of any distance is a huge achievement. Many runners like to use inspiring and motivational running quotes for race day to get them into the winning state of mind and across the finish line. In fact, Strava’s largest ever study on running motivation found that the finish …
Running challenges have become very popular over the last few years. There’s no doubt that 2020 has been a difficult year for a lot of people, including runners. So if you’re missing running events, then try some of these best running challenges and start 2021 in the best way possible. A running challenge can be …
Many runners have a love/hate relationship with running in the morning. Some runners love it, whilst others can’t stand the thought of it. Whatever camp you fall into, there are some actionable tips to make running in the morning that much easier. We all know that running in the morning, however beneficial, is not an …
With face masks, social distancing, cancelled races and no Parkrun, it can be hard to keep your running motivation during the pandemic as we get used to the ‘new normal’. If you’re struggling to keep your running motivation during the pandemic, then take solace in the fact that you’re not alone. Many runners will tell …