Running

While I am NOT a physical therapist or a sports doctor, I spend a lot of time researching common running injuries and talking to the experts to help my athletes and YOU get through them. For some reason, you don’t always want to go to the doctor. Maybe it’s cost, maybe it’s a fear they’ll

What the heck is a Ragnar Sunset? Are we just starting our relay at night to prolong time in the darkness?? Nope, exactly the opposite in fact. We’re going to start and try to finish before sunset! No vans.No trying to coordinate 12 runners.No overnight sleeping on a gym floor. While all of that is

Winter season is cold season. Many runners often ask themselves the following questions: When can I exercise after a cold? And how do I do it without suffering a setback (i.e. getting sick again or injury)? How Do You Get Back to Running After Being Sick?  Many runners try to make up for missed workouts

I’m so tired. I’m too stressed out. It’s cold and wet outside, and the sofa is so cozy… We all know, it’s tough to get started. It’s not easy to throw on your workout clothes and start tackling your fitness goals.   Our inner couch potato is often our worst enemy. We subconsciously waste a

It is that time of year again. You arrive home from work and it’s dark. You leave for work the next morning and it is still dark. Winter is the time most runners struggle to maintain motivation, and it is easy to see why.The following tips should make staying on track a little easier, by

What is the best electrolyte powder? As always the answer depends on what you need from a product. Over the last year, I’ve been in search of my own go to electrolyte to help give my recommendation. Through a lot of drinks and runs, I’ve tested a variety of flavors, brands and options from lower

Credit: Stephane Salerno Discover the magnificent mountains of Andorra with the Andorra Ultra Trail Vallnord Five races with different distances and elevation gain; great and magnificent mountains; all kind of terrains; more than 11 years of history; runners from more than 70 countries; maximum effort and solidarity. This is the Andorra Ultra Trail Vallnord, which

by Julia Denner (Runtastic Nutritionist) & Dennis Fajt (Underweight Nutrition Consultant) Today, more than 1.9 billion people are overweight worldwide. Many can’t imagine that there are actually people who would like to gain weight but can’t. Putting on a few pounds is a real challenge for some people who are underweight – especially if they

What’s the best way to wake up in the morning? A run. What a silly question…but after the run, perhaps overnight oats for runners or my infamous green smoothie!! Ahh yes, post run nutrition is so much more than replenishing carbohydrates, it’s recovery and not being ravenous later in the day! Recently, I shared that

Have you ever tried to hit a target weight or train for an event that’s months away? Exercising with a goal in mind is great for motivation but when the goal is distant, it’s not easy to stick to your training plan. Streak running is gaining momentum as a simple, effective way to increase motivation and

Do you have increased weight? Irritability? Mood swings and a intense peanut butter cravings? Started working out more and always hungry?! You too may be suffering from runger {running induced hunger}, also related to, but not the same as hanger {anger induced by hunger}. It doesn’t have to be that way. You can get help.

If you’re really serious about getting a flat stomach, you cannot just focus on exercise alone. You absolutely have to focus on quality nutrition as well as adequate hydration and sleep! Without those, your abdominal workout efforts can really go unnoticed. But let’s say you’ve been sticking to your meal plan, getting enough sleep and

I’ve had many running experiences over the last 17 years, but one that I can only research is running while pregnant or running postpartum. And while I’ve coached those runners, I think there’s insight that only another mother runner can provide, which is why I am thrilled to have Christine here today. Christine is not

We are looking for the most engaged sports enthusiasts worldwide who will help us spread the word about our brand and help us change people’s lives through sports.  adidas Runtastic Ambassadors will be our representatives in the respective countries who will support us in sports events, activate and moderate the digital community, have access to

Does winter time mean snow angels and festive food or depression and winter weight gain? Unfortunately, for many of us, when the weather gets colder and the nights get longer, our mood goes down and our weight goes up. Here’s the motivation you need to kick off your winter training set a seasonal best. WHAT’S

By Shona Mulligan, Talent Scout at Runtastic As the clock strikes 12, we party our way in 2020 and start to reflect on the year just gone. For many, it’s a time to celebrate new beginnings and wonder what might be in store for the year to come. New year, new me? This must sound

Our glutes, hips and core tend to get all the attention in discussions of running injuries, but our calves are responsible for quite a lot of the effort that goes into running. Which is why many runners find themselves wondering how to release tight calves from running or how to strengthen their calves for more

Four years ago Christian never could have imagined that he would soon run a marathon or be seen by those around him as a motivated athlete. The road to becoming a fit, healthier version of himself was not always easy – but Christian succeeded and tells us here how he reinvented himself.  “I feel much

That’s right friends this show is going on the road!!!! The Run To The Finish Book Tour is taking shape and I can’t wait to meet so many more of you in person and strengthen this community. I started this website in 2007 because I wanted a connection to more runners. I no idea just

You watch your diet, work out regularly and walk 10,000 steps a day. But you still can’t lose weight despite your diet and exercise. Lots of little things could be responsible for this, many of which you would never guess. Here are six surprising reasons that work against your weight loss. 6 Surprising Reasons Why

Diets are a dime a dozen, so it’s easy to lose sight of the important questions like how does the diet work, or what are the benefits and risks associated with it? The latest nutrition trend is intermittent fasting (also called interval eating). This type of diet is very popular among athletes, but people who

by Jasmin Arnetzeder, Sports Scientist Osteoporosis is a condition in which your bones become porous and more fragile over time, increasing the risk of fractures and breaks. Read about how strength training and the right nutrition can help prevent this and improve your bone health. What is osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a bone disease in which

Could your brain be the key to reaching your next running goal? Is running confidence just as important as speed workouts? Well, of course these are trick questions and you absolutely need to test out these running workouts for beginners and long time runners to level up your training. According to neuropsychologist Donald Hebb’s cell assembly

Long time runners often explain that part of what keeps them coming back mile after mile is the runner’s high, which elicits a lot of weird faces from new or non-runners who can only imagine their tomato face and grunts to just make it through a mile. This elusive high can be tough to come

The 3 macronutrients, or macros for short, are carbs, protein and fat. They are the 3 main suppliers of nutrients in your diet. In addition to providing the body with energy, macros serve a lot of other vital functions. In this article, we’ll offer up all the info you need on the subject of macronutrients.

Regular running training strengthens all our muscles, but especially our hearts: Did you know that even beginners can lower their resting heart rate by approximately 10 beats per minute after just a few weeks of training? Here are the facts from our expert, Sascha Wingenfeld, on why you should get your heart rate up several

Let’s get one thing straight from the beginning, healthy eating (especially with the goal of weight loss) doesn’t mean that you should be starving all of the time. In fact, you want to eat foods that keep your blood sugar at a steady level so you’re not left with those feelings of fatigue and intense

Each time a new diet trend comes out, I find my eyes involuntarily rolling in to my skull and a sigh escaping my lips. What can I say, after being feed plastic cheese because it was non-fat during the era of fat will make you fat, I’m now a skeptic. I also worry about diets