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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
To find a balance between getting your child away from the ever-present tablet and getting some much-needed exercise is not an easy task. In the end, as a parent, your child’s well-being is the most important thing in life, but just how far can you push them off the couch and into physical pursuits? And …
I consider myself to be an average runner, not slow, but certainly not up there with the faster runners in a race. One of the key statistics I do measure my progress on in the average pace during any particular run. Hopefully this improves as I get fitter, but how does that compare to the …
A lot of people try to save money by having shoes and clothing that are multipurpose. For instance, maybe you want to go for a run to the park and then play basketball when you get there. The problem is that, especially when it comes to athletic shoes, specific shoes tend to be made for …
At the age of fifty, you are old enough to know what is important and young enough to begin a whole new chapter, redefining the areas in your life that you are unhappy with, like your fitness. Maybe you had a health scare, or maybe your kids have all left home, and you can concentrate …
I own a English Springer Spaniel called Bradley (that’s him in the photo!) Pounding the trail in the early morning with him is rewarding and invigorating. It is a great way to exercise and bond with him while I reap the rewards of all the exercise I’m getting at the same time. So what tips …
In the years since I started running, it feels like I’ve tried every option there is to carry fluids on a run. To carry a bulky water bottle in your sweaty hands distracts you and makes a long run or a hard run more mentally challenging. Running without water puts you at risk of dehydration …
