Many times I’m asked questions like “What makes somebody a good runner?” or “What can I do to become a good runner?” To be honest, it’s not really a simple, uniform answer. People are too different in their interests and abilities to have one answer to these questions. But, there are some things that many, if not all, good runners…
Whether training for a 5k or an ultramarathon, every runner has the intention of becoming the best that he or she can be. Our running arsenals have just about every tool that we need to become a solid runner, and contain everything from energy gels and sports drinks, to GPS watches and the latest zero-drop running shoes. But what we…
So you’ve decided it is time to lace up those running shoes and hit the trail, treadmill or track. Your friends have convinced you to shoot for a goal of a steady state 45-60 minute run and you believe that sounds about right. The only problem is that you’d actually be wrong in believing that you need to go on…
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…