If you’re in the market for a fitness tracker and smartwatch, you might be wondering about the differences in the Garmin Vivoactive 3 vs 4. Which one is best for you? Garmin has several lines of smartwatches, and the Vivoactive line is geared towards general activity and fitness tracking. The Vivoactive 4 was released in … Read more
If you’re like me, you need to understand why you do things and how they work. And if that’s the case, you need to read The Science of Running by Steve Magness. He makes clear up front that this isn’t a book for beginners. His target audience is clearly competitive athletes and coaches who are … Read more
Last week, I ventured down to the Orange Reservoir Loop for my first speed workout. Today, I ran the same workout again. I did the same 5x320m intervals with 320m easy recovery jogs. By keeping everything the same, I’m able to compare the two workouts and see if I’m making progress. Happily, I am. Comparing … Read more
South Mountain Reservation is home to a complex network of trails, including the Orange Reservoir Loop. The Orange Reservoir Loop is a paved trail that loops around the Orange Reservoir in the northern part of South Mountain Reservation. It’s approximately 1.6 miles long, and it has distance markers every 1/10 of a mile. The loop … Read more
The South Mountain Reservation is home to a complex network of trails, including the Oakdale Trail and the Lenape Trail. The Oakdale Trail connects two points on the Lenape Trail, forming a 2.5 mile loop that is a moderately difficult trail to run. The loop is fairly hilly, and it includes substantial elevation gain over … Read more
If you’re considering running as a way to slim down, you might be wondering – how many miles should I run a day to lose weight? Well, I’ve got a short answer, and I’ve got a long answer. The short answer is that if you’re looking to effectively lose weight, you should aim to run … Read more
Here’s a really common question among new runners: Is running on an empty stomach a good idea? The answer is going to vary a little depending on what your goals are in running. But generally speaking, it’s usually not a bad idea to run on an empty stomach, and quite often it can turn out … Read more
This morning, I had a problem. I was supposed to do a repetition workout, but I didn’t have access to a track or a marked running route. So I decided to try something new – basing my repetitions on time instead of distance. I’m in the first week of a training block focusing on my … Read more
The half marathon – 13.1 miles – is a great race. It’s not as physically draining as a full marathon, but you also can’t wing it like you can a 5k. To be prepared, you’ll need to train – using one of these 12 week half marathon training plans. I took a look at a … Read more
This week, I started my winter training block focused on lowering my 5k time. And that meant that today was my first speed workout. Other than it being fairly cold, things worked out well. I enjoyed it, it felt good, and I’m looking forward to a few more of these throughout Phase 1. Dealing with … Read more