Running advice on all things relating to running including general information, running injuries, running apparel
Keeping the body hydrated is extremely important when it comes to exercise. The body contains about 60% water, depending on size and weight. Hydration and running go hand in hand if the body becomes dehydrated or overly hydrated. It can have severe consequences, which we will discuss later. What are Hydration and Dehydration? Hydration is … Read more
What are the best foods to eat before running? Many people have different opinions on the above topic; some say you should eat before you run and more say it is better to run on an empty stomach. I believe in eating before a run. I will now look at the benefits of eating and … Read more
What are good running stretches? Today, I plan to discuss the stretches we should perform before and after we run, why we do each, and when we should do them. As an amazon associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. I have read a good book on stretching called The Runners Expert Guide to Stretching: Prevent … Read more
We will now look at the benefits of running and jogging. Jogging is a form of slow running, leading to increased physical activity but less stress on the body than actual running. Jogging is generally used by runners when they warm up and cool down. Running is the rapid movement of your feet to get … Read more
Why are you out of breath while you are running or exercising? The big question is how to improve your breathing while running, as this can be a problem for experienced runners, especially new runners. I have also written a blog post on how to start to run, which advises all the new runners out … Read more
Now that you have decided to start running, the big question is will you run inside or outside; when you choose to run inside, you have to determine what is the best home treadmill. In this post, I will go into general information about treadmills. In my next post on treadmills, I will review different … Read more
Now that you have decided to run again or for the first time, the big question that needs to be answered is how to start to run. This is where I will help you with the best advice that I can give you. What is your motivation? When I started running, I ran to lose … Read more
My name is Mairead, I am the founder of the greatrunningadvice.com website. I have been running for about 9 years. When I began to run, I would have loved a website that would have helped me with all my questions and issues. Now let me tell you a bit about myself. My Personal Story Over … Read more