Run Streaks Are Trending: How to Run One Mile a Day
Running streaks are all the rage. To do it, simply set a timeframe (i.e., one month), and run every single day, usually for a minimum of one mile. Streaks offer mental and physical benefits. For...
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.
3 Recovery Day Mistakes Runners Should Avoid
Recovery days are a key component of any good running program. What exactly is a recovery day? “A recovery day can be a rest day, but it can also be a day when you choose to do an activity that...
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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...
4 Things Gastroenterologists Want Runners to Know
From cramps to nausea to diarrhea, running and digestive troubles often go hand-in-hand. For many runners, digestive troubles appear at the worst possible moment: In the middle of a run or race. In...
5 Things Running Coaches Want Runners to Know
Any runner or runner-to-be who wants to get the most out of running would benefit from working with a coach. Running coaches are experts in the art of running and can help guide any runner toward...