Do you ever feel stuck in a workout rut? A friend of mine used to tell me my running was like “dog food,” because I ran the same path at the same pace at the same time every day. I always looked forward to the run, but there was never any variation – it was… Continue reading How to Get Faster With RockMyRun
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Benefits of Incline Training
It’s the dead of winter and you are more than likely getting sick and tired of using the treadmill for your cardio. You’ve tried plenty of different interval workouts, varying your speed and distances. But still, you’re getting bored. Well, here’s a good way to freshen things up and still get in a hell of… Continue reading Benefits of Incline Training
Rockin’ Music, Meet GPS Tracking
We’ve all been there. You lace up your shoes and fire up your favorite tracking app to start your workout. Then, you close your tracking app, open RockMyRun, select your music, and, finally, go. That’s a lot of steps, right? Even for avid step trackers like ourselves, sometimes you need a break. That’s why we’re… Continue reading Rockin’ Music, Meet GPS Tracking
Return to Running: Easier Than You Think
Odds are that at some point in your life, you’re going to have to take time away from running. It happens to everybody. Maybe it’s the end of a long race season and you’re simply burned out. Or maybe you’ve just married and had children. Or sometimes, holidays just get in the way. Regardless of… Continue reading Return to Running: Easier Than You Think
Wednesday Workout: Reverse Ladder
Winter weather forcing you to skip out on your beloved outdoor workouts? Don’t fret, simply keep on reading for a rockin’ treadmill workout called the Reverse Ladder (and some RockMyRun mix pairings!), that will have you feeling like you’re back outdoors! Need some music to go along with these workouts? Check out the RockMyRun mixes Momentum… Continue reading Wednesday Workout: Reverse Ladder
7 Ways to Keep Your Exercise Mojo During the Holidays
Between seasonal savory sweets, family gatherings and chilly weather, staying active and healthy over the holidays is no easy feat. However, with the right tools and mindset, you should be able to leap into January feeling fit, happy and healthy. Keep on reading for some tips on how to stay on track with your fitness… Continue reading 7 Ways to Keep Your Exercise Mojo During the Holidays
Whose Run Is It?
There’s a time to compete and there’s a time not to. Most of the time, it’s the time not to, yet people are constantly competing against others and themselves. While there is nothing wrong with wanting to do better, many people fall into the trap of competing against themselves and using negativity, labels and name… Continue reading Whose Run Is It?
3 Reasons to Ditch Static Stretching Before Exercise
If you’ve ever been part of a race of any kind – running, cycling, swimming, even weightlifting – then you’ve seen it happen. There are people who use static stretching (holding a certain position at the edge of your range of motion for a specific period of time) as a means of “loosening up” before… Continue reading 3 Reasons to Ditch Static Stretching Before Exercise
Ask The Fitness Psych: How to Run in Heat and Humidity
In the RockMyRun ‘Ask The Fitness Psych’ blog series, we have fitness, sports and health behavior science coach Dr. Michael Mantell answer questions from RunRockers! Hello! I live in Costa Rica. We do not have Summer, Winter or Fall we just have rainy season or summer season. Right now is rainy season here and it… Continue reading Ask The Fitness Psych: How to Run in Heat and Humidity
Ask The Fitness Psych: The Elusive Runner’s High
In the RockMyRun ‘Ask The Fitness Psych’ blog series, we have fitness, sports and health behavior science coach Dr. Michael Mantell answer questions from RunRockers! I run because I like feeling healthy, because it’s good for me, and because I like the feeling of accomplishment. But I so often hear about people who “love” running… Continue reading Ask The Fitness Psych: The Elusive Runner’s High