13 At-Home Cross-Training Exercises for Runners

Running can be an amazing way to support your mind, body, overall health, and even community. But like any other exercise, running comes with a cost. Like other aerobic exercises, it is catabolic, which means it requires more oxygen and destroys your muscles. Over time, a lot of catabolic exercise reduces muscle mass, lowers your ... Read more

If you want to run better, don't ignore strength training, says one fitness trainer

Even if you prefer cardio, not going to the gym may be a bad idea, says one fitness trainer. Many runners mistakenly avoid strength training because they mistakenly believe it will distract or even hinder their performance, says Chris Travis, owner and coach of Seattle's Strength and Performance Club. "They're told that strength training is ... Read more

The most breathable running mask

Months and months of quarantine, we've probably all experienced different versions of the following scenario: you're trying to stay active, socially-distanced walking or jogging outside, only to notice, at no time, that your masked open-mouth breathing is starting to dive into Darth Vader territory. If your facial covering doesn't allow you to breathe properly, then ... Read more