Attention all middle school, high school, collegiate and post-collegiate athletes! With Indoor Season in full swing and outdoor right around the corner it’s time to take a hard look at getting yourself in a fresh pair of spikes! We have spikes for the majority of track and field athletes here at TRWS! There are four important tips to consider when …
Have you ever wondered why Olympic runners are so fast? What do they have that you don’t have? Well, one answer is better genes, and we can’t do anything about that. But, one thing we can do is get the most out of what we have, and that means being more efficient while running. Efficiency is a measure of getting …
HOKA Gaviota 4 The Gaviota line of shoes continue into version 4. Hoka has taken the world by storm. Hoka is known primarily for their beefed up midsoles and metarocker (bow-shaped) bottoms. The Gaviota line is intended to be used by runners that overpronate or want a shoe that they feel extra secure in. Gaviota translates to Seagull in Spanish. …
I’m Injured … Now What? In the final post of this mini series; let’s talk about what to do about injuries when they happen. If you’re injured now what do you do??? Did you know that rest isn’t always the best (or only) answer to an injury? If you’ve ever been injured but avoided seeing a healthcare professional because you …
How to Strength Train for Running Longevity and Performance: In the previous post in the Mini-series of posts: Strength For Runners series, we talked about the roadblocks runners face when it comes to strength training and how we sometimes get it wrong. Today, we are going to outline the basic principles of a running-focused strength training program and what that …
Overcoming Roadblocks to Consistency: In our first post in this series, we talked about the game changing potential of strength training for our running and our overall health. However, despite all these awesome benefits, more often than not, runners struggle to strength train consistently. Given the nature of our schedules, and the time, resources, and energy we already devote to …
Why Strength is Important for Running Well: Whether you are brand new to running or have been running for years, strength training in some capacity is essential to your health and longevity. Not just as a runner, but as a human being. If you are wanting to know if strength training for runners will help you, then read on. Strength …
Yes, it’s that time of year again! Track season is baaaaaaacckk!!!! If you are reading this more than likely you are looking for a good spike for your 2022 track season. At The Running Well Store we offer a wide variety of track and field spikes. If you are in need of help deciding which spike to choose, read on…..or …
Getting into running is intimidating! If you have never run for exercise or competition before, the idea of starting running can be daunting. Or if you were like I was and ran competitively then stopped running altogether for a couple of years, the idea of getting back into running can be discouraging because you aren’t who you once were. Regardless …
Always Stretch Stretching isn’t just for those of us who can no longer pull all nighters and function the next day. The importance of stretching for runners is critical for anyone who wants to enjoy the activity for a long time and avoid any potential problems. Running is a very physically demanding sport. The repetitive motion of running and …
