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Category: Running

The ugly side of running races – cheating

by Irena on April 13, 2017April 14, 2017 in Fitness, Running

I’ve decided that it’s time to openly talk about the black eye on the organized running races.  The ugly side.  The cheating.  The higher the stakes, the bigger the race, the… [Continue Reading]

Running myths

by Irena on March 30, 2017April 26, 2017 in Fitness, Motivation, Running

It never ceases to amaze me how much useless or right down wrong information about running is out there on the internet.  I am here to tell you that running is… [Continue Reading]

Does IT Band Syndrome mean you have weak hips? Not necessarily…

by Irena on March 27, 2017March 27, 2017 in Fitness, Motivation, Running

While training for a marathon I was almost completely sidelined by a sharp pain on the side of my right knee. The knee pain also had a partner in crime…. [Continue Reading]

Runners make better office workers

by Irena on January 26, 2017April 26, 2017 in Fitness, Health tips, Motivation, Running

Hear me out on this one. I’ll start with the bottom line. People with a dedicated fitness lifestyle, like runners, are more inclined to be disciplined and have a better… [Continue Reading]

What it takes to run a Half Marathon

by Irena on November 12, 2016November 14, 2016 in Fitness, Nutrition, Running

  First of all, let me say that anyone can do it if you put in the work and dedication.  And second, it’s going to be awesome and awesomely painful!… [Continue Reading]

Could your running form be causing you injuries?

by Irena on October 10, 2016October 11, 2016 in Fitness, Running, Workouts

Almost on a daily basis while on my regular runs I come across all sorts of amateur runners who look like an injury waiting to happen.  Running posture is something… [Continue Reading]

Running and joint pain

by Irena on September 6, 2016September 6, 2016 in Fitness, Nutrition, Running

Many runners claim that running causes joint pain.  They call it the inevitable “wear and tear” that comes with many logged miles.  Yes, joints are acutely involved in running.  But… [Continue Reading]

Strong arms make better runners

by Irena on August 24, 2016August 24, 2016 in Fitness, Running, Workouts

Running is an amazing form of exercise and a great mind/body experience but it’s also much more complex than most people realize.  In order to be a good and efficient… [Continue Reading]

Training in the heat

by Irena on July 29, 2016July 29, 2016 in Fitness, Running, Workouts

It was 93 degrees in New York yesterday but it didn’t stop me from running in Central Park.  And why should it?  Running in extreme weather conditions is possible when… [Continue Reading]

How to build endurance

by Irena on April 26, 2016 in Fitness, Running

Just like the ability to swim, endurance based activities seem to elude some people.  Whether it’s running, biking, boxing, or any other endurance related exercise, people who have trouble performing… [Continue Reading]

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