5 results for tag: health

8 Ways to Conquer Cold Weather And Run Safely Anywhere, Anytime

As we head into the second—and definitely colder—half of winter, many runners might be struggling to keep up with their routines. And while a lot of them take the opportunity to enjoy some much-needed deep rest, there are as many of us who want to keep running and enjoy everything the season has to offer; bad weather and ... More

How to Keep Your Running Goals on Track During the Holidays

The winter holidays are a time for family, gratitude, and indulgence, but it can also be a challenging period for runners who are trying to maintain their workout routines and diet goals. With packed schedules, travel, colder weather, and an abundance of rich food, it’s easy to see how running goals could take a backseat, ... More

Running with a Chronic Illness Ep. 2: The Mental Games We (Need to) Play

Three years ago, I was in the middle of my Saturday long run. The sun was shining and I'd just met a guy in flip flops riding his bike through the middle of nowhere to go swimming in a little pond in the woods. He had given me an apple and a few encouraging words before he rode off. All in all, it was a perfect day, a ... More

Running with a Chronic Illness Ep. 1: The Physiological Impact of Exercise on Your Health and Vice Versa

While research confirms that an active lifestyle lowers one's chances of premature death and chronic illness (Warburton et al., 2006), many athletes find themselves on the short end of the stick, developing a disease despite their best efforts to stay happy and healthy. Even though participants in all kinds of sports have ... More

Can Exercise Make Up for Sleep Deprivation?

Modern life is busy. Most people are in go-mode from the time they wake up until just a few hours before they go to bed. Work and school, friends and family, personal hobbies and goals,... the days are already simply too short to squeeze it all in. Then you need to make time for two of the most important things that keep you ... More