The time is again upon us when we set off on our year-long journey to improve something about ourselves. Our goals and resolutions have been set, and we are off with the “New Year, New Me” attitude. I personally think this mindset can be beneficial for many people, given that they continue to work toward their goal. The one problem…
Looking for a few ways to make the most out of your running experience? Follow my Top 10 Rules of the Road for a more enjoyable, less stressful run. 1. Be Thankful If you are fortunate enough to be able to run at your own discretion, be grateful for that gift. Some people do not have that ability. Embrace the…
Many people are under the assumption that core strengthening only consists of sit-ups, crunches, six-packs, and infomercials. There is certainly nothing wrong with this “aesthetic” approach to core training, but, for runners core training goes beyond just washboard abs. A stronger, more stable core can improve your performance and lower the risk of injury. What are your core muscles?? If…
A lot of the more traditional approaches to cardio look at longer distances and higher volume as the best ways to get and stay in shape. While there is certainly nothing wrong with that method, I tend to take the “less is more” philosophy into my cardio training. This doesn’t mean I don’t lace up my running shoes as much…
Baby, It’s Cold Outside is a Christmas song written in 1944 by Frank Loesser. It’s a conversation between a woman who has to go and a man who keeps telling her “But baby, it’s cold outside.” “I really can’t stay (But baby, it’s cold outside) I’ve got to go away (But baby, it’s cold outside)” Avoid the Common Excuses It’ll…
Here’s something you probably know: at RockMyRun we believe music is the cornerstone between you and a good running workout. But, you may not know: there’s more to picking the right music for your next run than just a good beat and a catchy tune. There’s a science behind the madness! This science is in the form of something called…
You see your friends’ photos on the Internet with them proudly displaying medals around their necks from whatever race they just ran. Their ecstatic glow and flushed complexion are things that you find yourself wanting, but you think to yourself, “I wish I could do that.” Why can’t you? Everyone starts somewhere, and rocking a 5k race is a great…
Any musician will tell you that whenever they create a piece of music, they pour their hearts and souls in their creation. Truly great music only comes about through the fusing of a musicians’ beliefs, emotions, influences and, of course, talents. While at Rock My Run we’re not creating the next Beethoven’s 5th Symphony (though sometimes we work like we…