Is Cake Good For Running?

Cake is a delicious snack or dessert and often after a small slice, you can find yourself eating more, exactly like I do. One issue with cake is that it’s reasonably high in sugar and carbs, and it can be tempting to overeat after running. In this article, I will try to explain whether cake … Read more

What Does Running Do To Your Body?

The Zombie Apocalypse Survival Guide advocates, “Run. Because zombies will eat the untrained ones first!”. People run for various reasons, and if zombies don’t motivate you to run, then perhaps the changes in your body might.  If you are a non-runner or have just started running and are uncertain if you like it, there are … Read more

Do running shoes lose cushioning?

Over time, you notice how your running shoes make your legs feel stiff after a running session. You bought running shoes with a comfortable amount of cushioning, but you may wonder if the shoes lost their cushioning over time. After all, the shoes feel less comfortable than when you first bought them. Do running shoes … Read more

Should I Replace Running Shoes Every 6 Months?

Running shoes wear out over time, and some last longer than others. When they wear out the soles can become uneven and can cause injury. Today, I will explain how often running shoes should be replaced, and if they need to be replaced every 6 months. As a general rule, you don’t need to replace … Read more

Differences Between Men’s And Women’s Running Shoes

Men and women run in a slightly different ways. The angle at which the foot hits the ground, the amount of force applied, and the foot shape is all gender-specific. That’s why there is a distinction between male and female running shoes, to customize foot support and optimize comfort. But what are the biggest differences … Read more

Do You Run Faster on an Empty Stomach?

To say there are conflicting views out there on this topic would be an understatement. I have my own view but wanted to see what others thought so I did some research on this very important and practical topic to find out. The professional opinion in both the medical and the sports fields tend to … Read more

Why do Running Shorts Have Netting?

New to the world of jogging wear? Now that the weather is nice enough to enjoy the outdoors, we have the urge to run and enjoy it, but there are functions in exercise clothes that are very different from everyday clothes. For example, what’s with the netting liner in running shorts?  The netting in running … Read more

What Age Can A Child Start Jogging?

My children love to run. As soon as our kids got the hang of walking, usually between the ages 18-24 months, they automatically followed that up with something that resembles a jogging run. By the age of 5 years my son was completing (not running all of the way) a 5K parkrun. A child aged … Read more

Can You Wear Road Running Shoes on Trails?

Rather than invest in a pair of trail running shoes, you may have wondered if road running shoes would do the trick. After all, why spend the extra cash if you can get away with road running shoes that you already use? You can wear road running shoes on the trail, and you won’t see … Read more

How Long Do Running Shoes Last in Storage?

Runners rely on their running shoes to get where they need to go. It’s critical to keep them in the best possible condition. If you have running shoes, you might wonder – how long do running shoes last in storage? I have the answer if you need to store your running shoes. On average, running … Read more