Why You Should Add Yoga to Your Marathon Training
These days, it seems more and more marathon runners are recognizing yoga as a great way to complement their intense training programs. And the love isn’t limited to runners, either: Yoga is the...
Lauren Bedosky
About the Author
Lauren is a freelance fitness writer who specializes in covering running and strength training topics. She writes for a variety of national publications, including Men’s Health, Runner’s World, SHAPE and Women’s Running. She lives in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, with her husband and their three dogs.
How to Run a Faster 5K
As soon as you cross the finish line of a 5K race, you probably have one new goal in mind: To beat the time you just set. Here are some key training strategies running coaches Niki Harrington and...
5 Tips to Keep Running This (and Every) Winter
When temperatures dip and the excitement of the fall racing season has died down, many runners struggle to maintain a regular running routine. Add the busyness of the holiday season, and it’s easy...
Which Is Better: Running on the Treadmill or Running Outside?
When it comes to treadmill versus outdoor running, it seems everyone has an opinion. Some runners prefer the control a treadmill offers — plus the fact they can catch up on their favorite show...
3 Running Traps That Halt Weight Loss
Many people take up running in the hopes of shedding weight, only to find that after weeks or months of effort, the number on the scale has barely budged. Or worse, the number has actually...