Running Basics

With years of experience in teaching newbie runners we asked our favorite community Coach Mherlz Nava Lumagbas for some Tips on how to get started with running.

The life of an amateur, or “Age Grouper” athlete is challenging, to say the least. Between juggling a career and personal life, it takes a special kind of work ethic to be among the top performing athletes in the country.

Whether you're an early bird who loves the peace of morning runs or a night owl who prefers running under the city lights, finding the right spot to run is crucial to maintaining your fitness routine.

You may not realize it, but running has benefits that go beyond helping us lose weight. When done consistently, it can do wonders to other aspects of our lives, too.

So you’ve decided to get into running as part of your fitness goals this year. Good job! Take care, though: it’s so easy to make mistakes that can turn you off from the sport.

Injured? These workouts will still keep you fit. If you’re suffering from running injuries, relax. You can still maintain your current fitness level while reducing the impact of running to your body with these activities.

After a run session, it’s important that your body replenishes the fluids, carbohydrates, and protein it lost while working out. This will make your body recover faster, ready for you’re the next run.

If you are reading this article then chances are you are someone who enjoys running that much and it’s somehow part of your regular routine but let me tell you something – as much as it can be the best part of your day, it can also turn out to be the worst if you practice bad pre-run habits.

Running for years, or even a just a couple of months, may lead to injuries. And if not treated as soon as possible, these injuries could keep you sidelined for a long time.

Don’t be overwhelmed with all those hi-tech running gear you see in your favorite sports shop. Here’s a list of the top 10 things you should have in your “running kit” to run safe and sound.

A few days ago we asked everyone what do you think are the top running etiquette that each runner should know and abide when running a race event.

When it comes to your running shoes, walang forever. Just like any sports gear, running shoes have a definite lifespan and will break down over time

A pair of good running shoes is the most important investment for every runner. Your chosen pair will be the primary protection of your feet, knees, ankles, and joints as you run kilometer after kilometer. But a good pair of running shoes doesn’t come cheap.

We all know about the benefits of dynamic stretching before running or when starting any workout, but honestly, sometimes we're just too lazy to do them