Category: Tips

5 Reasons to run bay to breakers 2018 and get $5 Off

5 Reasons why I run Bay to Breakers every year UPDATE FOR 2019: Check out this post: http://box5934.temp.domains/~abovetq4/runningmile/blog/bay-to-breakers-promo-code-2019-5-off/ Let’s face it, Bay to Breakers is one of the most unique races in the world. I’m a runner and have ran 5ks all the way up to a full marathon, I have about 40+ races under my




4 Empowering Running tips

Ever since I ran my first full marathon I have learned a lot mentally and physically. Most of my power came from my own mental thoughts since I learned to believe in myself with minimal help from others. I never had a mentor who was always pushing me and I don’t know any runners close




Volunteering

The sport of running is consists of just 2 basic things. You run for yourself when you’re thinking about your well-being and random thoughts like “what’s for dinner?“. The other side of running is for the local community and causes. People run for other people who cannot. This can be for family, friends, and complete




Westin Hotels, New Balance and Running

I travel about twice a year and have been to at least 4 countries with my running attire. I’m such a fanatic that it’s the first thing I always pack and non-runners just think I’m crazy. I’m crazy enough to do a few miles on the Carnival Cruise Lines after a night of wine… That’s




What to eat before running

Nutrition and preparation is more than half the battle when you’re going to run. You can’t expect a high performance car to run well without giving it special gas and oil. This goes the same for your body and how you take care of it. Getting a full night sleep and proper nutrition will increase




Run Faster in 10 Steps

Every runner’s goal in life is to beat their PR and this is a straight up fact. When you’re on the training runs you’re always focused on your mile pace, your old time, and your goal time. It gets worst on a real race because now you’re pumped with adrenaline along with other runners that




13 Lucky Tips I learned from running a marathon

I’ll make this short and easy to remember for those of you who are thinking of running your first marathon or for people who may get some ideas from this post to improve their PRs. During my 18 week marathon training this is what I learned up to the finish line of the San Francisco




Stop trying to PR your runs

People always want to be the best in everything and have the best of everything. You want the best shoes, the best gps watches, the best running gear, and the best times. Runners will spend hours and hours training for upcoming marathons, half marathons, 10k, and 5k races.




3 Ways to Keep you Running

When you’re on the run, there will be times that you will simply, give up. In every runner’s life there will be days, weeks, or even months that you’re going to feel demotivated. Short runs will feel like




7 Reasons you’re hesitating to sign up for a Spartan Race

These are some reasons why you are not registered for the race. Think of this article as a motivation tool. If you check the bottom of the page, there’s also a 15% Off Coupon for Spartan Races