If you’re like me and enjoy browsing the aisles of Whole Foods, Wegman,’s, Trader Joe’s or Sprouts markets in major cities of America, you might well be a “foodie” …or at least someone who enjoys a fine selection of healthy food. Americans spend a lot of time and money grocery shopping, with the average shopper heading to the store about 88…
You asked and RockMyRun delivered! Premium RunRockers who have updated to the latest version of the iPhone app now have the ability to have mixes automatically play back-to-back. We call this the ‘continuous play’ feature. Imagine—you’re heading out for a 30 minute workout and you’ve picked the perfect RockMyRun mix to motivate you. With only a few minutes left in…
Over at RockMyRun, we are excited to have TWO nominations submitted to speak at the annual South by South West (SXSW) music, film and interactive conference and festival in Austin, Texas next year. But in order to make it to the “weirdest city in Texas,“ we need some love and support from our beloved RunRockers! What can you do? Below…
You have probably heard somebody utter the phrase “No Pain, No Gain” at some point throughout your life, and there are a few instances when this statement most certainly applies. It just so happens that these scenarios have nothing at all to do with running. Let me first start by setting the tone for this post. There is a difference…
If there is one thing runners want to avoid during a race it’s an upset stomach. Every person that I’ve run with or even talked about running with has their own method of avoiding what I like to call the “Runner’s Gut.” I’ll let you figure out on your own what the Runner’s Gut really entails. Personally, I’ve been defeated…
Let’s be honest, there are some weird and quirky runners out there. Just like any health and fitness group, there are runners with their very own weird, unique, and bold opinions regarding our sport. I am no exception to this as I have many of my own unique beliefs on running. One belief, however, seems to stick out amongst the…
Nearly 20 million people completed a running race in the year 2013—that’s more people than populate Belgium, Chile or Switzerland! Considering runners could band together to occupy an entire country, it is no surprise we’ve developed our own language of jargon and lingo only a fellow runner would understand. Below we’ve selected and defined some of the most puzzling running…
Summer is in full swing and the days of single digit weather are long gone. If you’re like me and live below the Mason-Dixon Line then you’re experiencing a lot of heat and humidity, and no wind or rain. That’s the gist of summer weather where I’m from. I know, not necessarily the ideal running conditions, right? Well, there’s not really…
In the first installment of the RockMyRun ‘Ask The Fitness Psych’ blog series, fitness, sports and health behavior science coach Dr. Michael Mantell answers questions from RunRockers! Have your own question? Email Dr. Mantell at askthepsych@rockmyrun.com with your question. Is it better to run in the morning or at night? – RunRocker Bree Here’s the simple answer: whenever you can…
Have a fitness question? Wondering how you should mentally prepare for a race? Looking for a way to make yourself want to work out? Not sure if you should have a fitness mantra or not? Well, today is your lucky day! RockMyRun is teaming up with our resident fitness and sports psychologist, Dr. Michael Mantell, to answer all of your…
Welcome to the first installment of RockMyRun’s Q&A series with thought leaders from our favorite publications. Senior web editor of Fitness Magazine, Colleen Travers, shares some personal tips on how she stays motivated to work out as well as inspiring (and romantic) running stories. We’re so excited that she’s taken the time to share her thoughts with us and you,…