by Brennan Hale | Jun 6, 2026 | Training & Racing
The hardest part of your first month of running is not the running. It is believing you are allowed to be slow, take walk breaks, and still count. And the thing that trips up almost everyone is pace: going too fast, too soon. That is the most common beginner mistake,...
by Brennan Hale | Jul 29, 2019 | Training & Racing
My first 5K, I walked four times and still got a little teary crossing the line. It is still one of my favorite running memories. A 5K is 3.1 miles, and it makes a perfect first race goal. The hard part is not the distance. It is knowing when you are ready to sign up....
by Brennan Hale | May 7, 2019 | Training & Racing
Building up to longer runs is mostly patience, not toughness. Go slow enough, run often enough, and add distance gradually enough that your body keeps up, and the miles take care of themselves. Distance running does not ask much in the way of gear or talent. The real...
by Brennan Hale | Jan 11, 2018 | Running Tips
You do not need any apps to go running, a pair of shoes and a door is enough. But a few free ones make it easier to see your progress, plan a route, and keep going on the days you would rather skip. Still, a few simple tools make running more fun and easier to keep...
by Brennan Hale | Dec 14, 2017 | Health & Hydration
Hydration is one of those things runners overthink. On a hot day it matters, but for most ordinary runs your body is more forgiving than the sports-drink ads suggest. Staying hydrated keeps your runs feeling good and your body safe. The good news is that for most...
by Brennan Hale | Oct 6, 2017 | Training & Racing
The day before a marathon, there is nothing left to train. The fitness is already banked from weeks of work, so the only job now is to not undo it. That is the whole mindset for the day before a race. You are not building anything new now. You are protecting the work...
by Brennan Hale | Sep 20, 2017 | Health & Hydration
Long-distance running lowers your risk of heart disease, diabetes, and stroke, and it carries real risks if you ramp up too fast. According to the NHS, regular running improves heart health, weight, sleep, and mood, but most running injuries come from adding distance...
by Brennan Hale | Sep 20, 2017 | Running Tips
A few easy jogs a week measurably lowers your risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and early death. According to health bodies like the NHS and CDC, regular aerobic activity is one of the most reliable things you can do for your long-term health, and jogging is...
