Training

As runners, there are a lot of considerations that we have to manage consistently in order to develop into stronger athletes; our weekly mileage, adequate quality sleep, strength training, etc.

One of the the most overlooked aspects of being a runner is how we view our nutrition. There is a prevailing belief that because we are burning so many calories, we can eat whatever we’d like. However, if we want to optimize our performance and–most importantly–feel great during our training, it’s important that we should start looking at food as fuel.

Additionally, we want to make sure that we are fueling our bodies with the right quality nutrient-dense foods. The best time to make these nutritional changes are when our bodies need it the most: during the times we’re recovering from runs.

Our friends at The Run Experience have got you covered with a top 10 list of the the best foods to eat when recovering. The sooner you can revitalize your body and muscles, the faster you can get back out there.

-Your Coaches

Written by Chance Kinney

Chance Kinney is the Director of Content Development at Fitted Running

I can’t remember which pair of shoes I bought when I first got into running a few years ago — and that’s a problem! Like a lot of fellow novice runners, I bought something online that looked like a pair of running shoes, threw them on, and hit the pavement. The pavement hit back, and everything hurt — shin splints, calf soreness, and quads that felt like they’d been on the wrong end of a meat tenderizer. But, that’s the price of getting into running, right?

Not necessarily. Turns out, running doesn’t (always) have to be painful. It all starts with getting into the right pair of running shoes for you, and odds are you’re not going to get into them by accident. That’s where the gait analysis comes in.
What is a gait analysis?
The gait analysis is a detailed look at the way you move when running to determine which running shoe is right for you, and it’s at the center of what we do at Fitted Running. Each shoe from each brand is purpose-built for a specific kind of runner, and if you don’t throw on the pair that makes sense for your situation, you could suffer from a lot of unnecessary pain down the road. We’re here to make sure that doesn’t happen.

You may have heard of the gait analysis before, and perhaps are imagining a treadmill and at least two people standing behind it, scribbling into notebooks as they look intently at your every step. Super fun for everyone, promise. It’s a legitimate way to do it, but a little outdated thanks to huge leaps forward in […]

Our running technique is a naturally developed movement we honed as kids on the playground. As our running became more serious, we had to constantly fine-tune the movement to accommodate the more miles we put on our legs and bodies.

In this week’s #TrainingTipThursday, our friends at The Run Experience do a deep dive on all things to consider when looking to change our running techniques. It’s these certain micro-adjustments we make that cohere to gradual improvements over time.

Whether it be to improve running efficiency, decrease the likelihood of injuries, or look our best in race photos, let’s get those strides strong and ready for our runs!

It’s focus time! When we’re in the thick of our half marathon/marathon training, it’s easy to focus on the aspect of simply logging in the miles throughout the week. Right now is a great opportunity to take stock of the things we’re doing correct but to also fine-tune the areas of improvement that may be overlooked. It’s the little details that can make the big changes!

For this week’s training tips, our friends at The Run Experience spotlight 4 broader mistakes that are regularly seen in training and offer strategies on how to avoid them. The more successful our training cycles are, the better optimized we are for race day. Additionally, mitigating these mistakes will set up a smart foundation that we can carry with us in our careers as athletes.

Let’s use our races as a celebration of our training and train smart, always. We’ll see you out there!

Your Coaches