Tips & Tricks
We’ve put together a ever-expanding list of running tips and tricks that we promise you’ll return to over and over. All our contributing authors love running and it shows! Have a passion for running and want to contribute? Send us what you’ve got.
Does Running to Lose Weight Really Work?
Maranda is not DFL Health & Performance Advice, Nutrition Advice
Can you simply go run a few times a week and lose weight? There’s so much misinformation out there, it can seem confusing. Let’s dig in!
What Do Heel Drop and Stack Height Mean and Why Should Runners Care?
Maranda is not DFL Running Shoe Advice
Running is the bomb. To help you lace up those sneakers and hit the pavement with confidence, I’ve put together a quick guide to getting started.
How to Stay Safe When Running Alone
Maranda is not DFL Safety Advice
I’ve been running in large cities, sprawling suburbs, country roads, and remote trails for years and I never stop thinking about safety. Here are some tips that every runner should keep in mind when pounding the pavement or dirt.
A Beginner’s Guide to Quickly Get You Running
Clara 'Runs for Chocolate' Inez Health & Performance Advice, Road Running Advice, Trail Running Advice
Running is the bomb. To help you lace up those sneakers and hit the pavement with confidence, I’ve put together a quick guide to getting started.
What Is VO2 Max and Why Do I Want To Track It While Running?
Clara 'Runs for Chocolate' Inez Health & Performance Advice, Running Watch Advice
VO2 max can be a valuable metric for assessing your cardiovascular fitness level but what does that really mean for your running?
How to Pick the Right GPS Running Watch for You
Maranda is not DFL Running Watch Advice
With so many feature combination and prices, choosing the right GPS running watch for your needs can be a confusing. Let’s dive in and make this easy.
How To Buy the Best Running Shoes for Cheap
Maranda is not DFL Running Shoe Advice
Running shoes are too expensive. Here are 12 tips for getting the best running shoes for you at a deep discount.
Is Running Really Bad for Your Knees? The Truth Hurts
Trail Junky Joan Health & Performance Advice
Before you lace up those running shoes, find out if you are setting yourself up for a future of knee troubles and pain.
Which Heel-to-Toe Drop Is Best for Running Shoes?
Trail Junky Joan Running Shoe Advice
What is heel-drop? Is it important? Is it a condition? A feature? A floor wax? Let’s explore. Discover how “drop” can help your run.
How Do I Figure Out My Pronation Pattern for Running Shoes?
DFL Contender Running Shoe Advice
All runners’ feet are different, but there are tools for finding the best fitting running shoes. Let’s look at pronation pattern.
How To Choose the Right Running Shoes: The Quick Guide
DFL Contender Running Shoe Advice
The right running shoes can significantly impact your comfort, performance, and even your risk of injury. This guide makes it easy.
How To Incorporate Interval Training for Faster Runs
DFL Contender Health & Performance Advice
Need to improve your speed and endurance? Interval training is it. We delve into this mysterious world to take your runs to the next level.
What’s the Difference Between Trail Running Shoes and Road Running Shoes?
DFL Contender Road Running Advice, Running Shoe Advice, Trail Running Advice
Do you really need trail running shoes? We delve into the differences between trail and road running shoes to answer the age old question.
What’s the Difference Between Women’s and Men’s Running Shoes?
DFL Contender Running Shoe Advice
Do running shoes have sex? There really is a difference between running shoes for women and men beyond fashion and marketing. Let’s explore.
Tips & Tricks
Does Running to Lose Weight Really Work?
Can you simply go run a few times a week and lose weight? There’s so much misinformation out there, it can seem confusing. Let’s dig in!
What Do Heel Drop and Stack Height Mean and Why Should Runners Care?
Running is the bomb. To help you lace up those sneakers and hit the pavement with confidence, I’ve put together a quick guide to getting started.
How to Stay Safe When Running Alone
I’ve been running in large cities, sprawling suburbs, country roads, and remote trails for years and I never stop thinking about safety. Here are some tips that every runner should keep in mind when pounding the pavement or dirt.
A Beginner’s Guide to Quickly Get You Running
Clara 'Runs for Chocolate' Inez
Running is the bomb. To help you lace up those sneakers and hit the pavement with confidence, I’ve put together a quick guide to getting started.
What Is VO2 Max and Why Do I Want To Track It While Running?
Clara 'Runs for Chocolate' Inez
VO2 max can be a valuable metric for assessing your cardiovascular fitness level but what does that really mean for your running?
How to Pick the Right GPS Running Watch for You
With so many feature combination and prices, choosing the right GPS running watch for your needs can be a confusing. Let’s dive in and make this easy.
How To Buy the Best Running Shoes for Cheap
Running shoes are too expensive. Here are 12 tips for getting the best running shoes for you at a deep discount.
Is Running Really Bad for Your Knees? The Truth Hurts
Before you lace up those running shoes, find out if you are setting yourself up for a future of knee troubles and pain.
Which Heel-to-Toe Drop Is Best for Running Shoes?
What is heel-drop? Is it important? Is it a condition? A feature? A floor wax? Let’s explore. Discover how “drop” can help your run.
How Do I Figure Out My Pronation Pattern for Running Shoes?
All runners’ feet are different, but there are tools for finding the best fitting running shoes. Let’s look at pronation pattern.
How To Choose the Right Running Shoes: The Quick Guide
The right running shoes can significantly impact your comfort, performance, and even your risk of injury. This guide makes it easy.
How To Incorporate Interval Training for Faster Runs
Need to improve your speed and endurance? Interval training is it. We delve into this mysterious world to take your runs to the next level.
What’s the Difference Between Trail Running Shoes and Road Running Shoes?
Do you really need trail running shoes? We delve into the differences between trail and road running shoes to answer the age old question.
What’s the Difference Between Women’s and Men’s Running Shoes?
Do running shoes have sex? There really is a difference between running shoes for women and men beyond fashion and marketing. Let’s explore.