How Five Months in the Gym Changed My Running

May 30, 2017 | Best Damn Race News

Throughout the last 4 and a half years that I have been running, I have not really incorporated any type of cross-training. For a brief time I did PiYo and Focus T25, as well as a random hot yoga class here and there. But nothing that was a regular routine. I would...

4 Ways to Get 2017 Off to a Running Start

Jan 2, 2017 | Best Damn Race News

Author: Meghan Roth At the start of the year tons of people are sitting down to write out their list of New Year’s Resolutions. But personally, I HATE New Year’s Resolutions. Did you know that only 8 percent of people actually keep their resolutions,...

How to Start Over as a Runner

Dec 5, 2016 | Best Damn Race News

The time you want to run the most is usually the time when you can’t. I had high hopes for 2016, getting back in top running shape after falling victim to a very long battle with depression. I let myself go for a long time and gave up on my running to focus on getting...

How to Deal with a Recurring Running Injury

Nov 28, 2016 | Best Damn Race News

A recurring running injury is not only physically challenging, but it is mentally tricky. While most of your brain says “REST” your heart says “RUN GO GET THOSE ENDORPHINS!” — and then your brain becomes a fickle beats. I don’t know about you, but I can always...
How to Fuel for the Big Race

How to Fuel for the Big Race

Nov 3, 2016 | Best Damn Race News

Good nutrition goes hand in hand with a solid program of practice runs and cross-training. Providing your body with the proper calories and nutrients increases energy, strengthens muscles and aids in recovery and injury prevention. When you are training for a race, be...