One of the most frequently asked questions about running is – Can I run on an empty stomach? Or should I eat something before I run? To which I always answer, “Yes,” and “No, unless you want to.” There’s plenty of valid, scientific reasons for this. Your body has plenty of fuel in the form … Read more
I just finished reading Good to Go by Christie Aschwanden, and it was was excellent. Good to Go: What the Athlete in All of Us Can Learn from the Strange Science of Recovery is an exploration – and critique – of the booming market for recovery products. She starts by setting the stage with an … Read more
A Garmin running watch is a great way to track your runs and provide data for you to analyze afterwards. One of their great features is the ability to easily program and track custom workouts like interval sessions. Once you program the workout, you press a few buttons on the watch to start it. Your … Read more
I’ve been back running for a little over six months now, and this seems like a good time to look back on the year and reflect on some of the progress I’ve made. There are the obvious benchmarks – distances covered, miles run, PRs set. But over the last couple of weeks I’ve noticed something … Read more
Today, we are more attached to our phones than ever. And if you’re going to lace up your shoes and hit the road, that means you need a good running phone holder. Why You Need a Phone Holder for Running If you’re going running, you’ve got three options when it comes to your phone: leave … Read more
A couple weeks ago, I started a training block aimed at improving my 5k time. For the first two weeks, my focus was on developing top end speed through repetition workouts – short intervals with long periods of rest. Now that I’m in the third week, it’s time to start transitioning to longer intervals and … Read more
If you’re comparing different Garmin watches and trying to choose the one that fits your needs, chances are you’ve heard about Garmin Body Battery Energy Monitor. It’s a new feature that’s been implemented on some of its newer model watches – like the the Garmin Vivoactive 4 and the Garmin Forerunner 255. It’s designed to … Read more
Note: The Garmin Forerunner 235 has been off the market for some time. While you might find a cheap used one around, you probably won’t be choosing between the 235 and 245 as an entry level watch. Garmin recently released a new entry level model – the Garmin Forerunner 55. So if you’re looking for … Read more
If you’re shopping for a fitness tracker, you might be wondering about the differences with the Garmin Vivoactive 4 vs 4s. Garmin offers several lines in their smartwatch collection, and the Vivoactive line is designed for general fitness tracking. The Garmin Vivoactive 4 and the Garmin Vivoactive 4s are the latest models in this line, … Read more
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