A strong core means more than having a six-pack. For runners, a strong core means running efficiently, especially at the end of a run. And to do that, you need to focus on more than just the abdominal muscles. An ab roller—or ab wheel—is one
Have you ever been psyched for a race, but your enthusiasm wanes as the weeks go by. Do you find yourself without motivation for the race as it approaches? It could be that all you need is a little inspiration! Here are 10 ways to
https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/trailrunnernation/Deppression.mp3 This is an important episode and we are fortunate to have a friend, Cory Reese, join us to talk about depression. Cory is an accomplished ultra runner and author of three books: Nowhere Near First Into the Furnace Stronger than the Dark Cory introduces us
The post Mike Ambrose: From an Ultrarunning Dream to Designing the Salomon Ultra Glide Trail Shoe appeared first on iRunFar. Ultrarunner Mike Ambrose’s journey toward creating the new Salomon Ultra Glide trail running shoe. Mike Ambrose: From an Ultrarunning Dream to Designing the Salomon Ultra
The Nike Air Zoom SuperRep 2 was designed for HIIT workouts where there’s a lot of dynamic movement. Whether you’re doing CrossFit, Tabata or Orange Theory workouts, you’ll find the Nike SuperRep 2 to be performance-ready, responsive and stable. Each landing will be soft, and
The post Unfinished Business appeared first on iRunFar. An essay about preventing perfection from being the enemy of progress in running and life. Unfinished Business by Zach Miller…. Read More
Have you ever been in the middle of a run and suddenly been crippled by pain in your chest? It happens to more runners than you may realize! It’s natural for your first thought to be “Heart attack!” In most cases, though, it’s much more
Walking is an excellent way to exercise. Anyone can do it, regardless of body type. It’s weight-bearing, which helps to increase bone density, but it’s also low-impact and easier on the joints than running. But to walk comfortably and minimize the risk of injury,
Back pain is one of the most common types of pain. It’s estimated that up to 80 percent of people will experience it at some point in their lives. Even things as simple as walking can be affected by back pain. If this describes
The Salomon brand has been around since 1947, mainly producing ski equipment. In 1992 they created their first hiking shoes. Since then, they’ve become one of the most well-known names in outdoor adventuring, be it trail running, hiking, or mountaineering. If you’re a road