Running — Cross-Training



Running during Coronavirus Pandemic

Running during Coronavirus Pandemic

The spread of the pandemic Coronavirus has begun to impact the United States in ways that are new and scary to many of us. Having just celebrated my 61st birthday, and only months away from the 5 year anniversary of my “cancer free” status I am in one of the high risk groups for this virus as is my youngest daughter, who is pregnant with her third child.

In doing some research in this virus, I identified a number of articles that helped answer the three main questions I had regarding the Coronavirus: 

What is the Coronavirus and...


5 Ways to Make Running a Lifelong Habit

5 Ways to Make Running a Lifelong Habit

If you want to become a runner, you have to build the habits demonstrated by most lifetime runners and I believe there are 5 habits that are absolutely necessary to turn someone from an every now and then runner to a lifetime runner. Learn more here...

6 Reasons why Cycling is Great Cross-Training for Runners

6 Reasons why Cycling is Great Cross-Training for Runners

Want to be a better runner? Avoid injuries? Try getting on a bike, one of the best ways to cross-train and improve your running.

7 Best Cross-Training Options for Runners

7 Best Cross-Training Options for Runners

Are you trying to get faster? Add more miles weekly?

For a new runner, or a middle of the packer like me simply adding miles or speed workouts can lead to injuries and injuries are a runner’s worst enemy.

So, how do you increase you aerobic base…the foundation for your running endurance without succumbing to injury? The answer is you need to add cross-training to your regimen.


Is cycling a good alternative to running?

As much as we all love running, sometimes it’s nice to do something different, and sometimes we are injured and can’t run. While there are tons of activities that runners can do for cross-training, one of the most popular is cycling. But does it really help your running? Is it a good alternative if you’re injured? The answer to both of those questions is yes, and here are three reasons why.