Tag: Running

Runners racing a local 5K around a lake on a dirt path on a early summer evening.

Runners racing a local 5K around a lake on a dirt path on a early summer evening.

You Can Do It! The Easiest Way to Prepare for a 5K

Training for a 5K may seem overwhelming for those who don’t run regularly or have never attempted a race before, but with a little practice, anyone can do it.

Are You Making These Five Post-Run Mistakes?

Silhouette of young woman jogging on shore at sunrise.

Silhouette of young woman jogging on shore at sunrise.

What you do after a run can be as important for your overall health as the miles you just ran. Here's how to avoid the most common post-workout mistakes.

Unrecognizable athletic woman running on the road during foggy day in nature.

Unrecognizable athletic woman running on the road during foggy day in nature.

Don’t Let Blisters Get in the Way of Your Running Plans

Blisters can make running painful. Here's how you can prevent and treat them.

How Cold is Too Cold to Run Outside?

Woman running through the snow

Woman running through the snow

Planning to run through the winter? Read up on how to dress, fuel and stay safe when temperatures drop and snow flies.

Mom and daughter finishing a race together

Mom and daughter finishing a race together

Five Steps to Run a 5K

Running a 5K may seem like an unimaginable feat, but every race is completed one step at a time. Here are our five tips to get you to the finish line.

4 Fitness Myths That Just Won’t Go Away

exercising on treadmills

exercising on treadmills

All workouts are not created equal. Discover which ones will give the best results.

Morning is the best time for jogging. Young happy african couple or friends wearing headphones running together on the bridge, they talking and smiling during the run

Morning is the best time for jogging. Young happy african couple or friends wearing headphones running together on the bridge, they talking and smiling during the run

Mental Tricks to Make Every Run Feel Easier

Read about ways to overcome mental hurdles as a runner.

8 Steps to Becoming a Runner

Portrait of a sporty young man exercising outdoors

Portrait of a sporty young man exercising outdoors

Looking for an exercise that can benefit your mental and physical health? Here are eight steps to kick-start your running journey.

Woman running on her own.

Woman running on her own.

Virtual Races Support Health Goals and Michigan Organizations

Have you been running more lately? Put your training to the test by participating in a virtual race!

See Better Fitness Results with Shorter Workouts

Woman working out at home

Woman working out at home

Motivate yourself to get in quick and effective 30-minute workout sessions with HIIT—high-intensity interval training.