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Big Thanks Posted From https://www.runtothefinish.com/lower-back-pain-while-running/ Running injuries are not required, but they do happen for a couple of very common reasons. One of which is tight muscles, the other is poor form and both could be causing lower back pain while running. Unfortunately, stats show over 31 million Americans experience lower back pain, which means…

Big Thanks Posted From https://www.runtothefinish.com/working-out-gaining-weight/ Nothing is more frustrating than stepping on the scale after consistently eating healthy and working out and gaining weight instead of losing. Worse yet, you’ve crushed your longest run ever, yet the following morning Grrrrrr the scale has risen!! WHAT THE F. If you’ve been working out but gaining weight,…

Big Thanks Posted From https://www.runtothefinish.com/rpe-in-running/ Running is a sport that requires you to find the fine line between pushing yourself and not overdoing it. One of the ways we do this is by avoiding the grey zone in training through using RPE or Rate of Perceived Exertion. Distance running is different than other sports where…

Big Thanks Posted From https://www.runtothefinish.com/it-band-syndrome/ 8 miles in to my 16 mile run a slight burning around my knee turned in to a stabbing pain, that had me sitting on the sidewalk gulping back the tears. This was in the age before you took your cell phone everywhere or even Googled every injury to it…

Big Thanks Posted From https://www.runtothefinish.com/running-weight-gain/ Marathon training seems like it should be a great way to lose weight. Why is it then that many runners gain weight? It’s not because running will inherently make you gain weight. There is A LOT to unpack here and we’re going to break it down so you can reap…

Big Thanks Posted From https://www.runtothefinish.com/does-muscle-weigh-more-than-fat/ One of the reasons I find many runners not lifting is they’ve heard that strength training makes you gain weight. Which often comes from hearing that muscle weighs more than fat. It’s not surprising that we get confused about this topic because many of us grew up using the scale…

Big Thanks Posted From https://www.runtothefinish.com/beginner-running-tips/ We’re gonna take it wayyyyy back to today. Like back to the beginning. If I’d had access to these beginner running tips on day 1 it would likely have saved me not only some time, but my sanity and drastically reduced my risk of injury. Wondering if others struggled as…

Big Thanks Posted From https://fitbottomedgirls.com/2021/07/ultimate-home-gym-playlist/ Looking for the ultimate home gym playlist? Oh, FBGs, we have GOT it for you! Ever since we created our garage gym (AKA, the Barn Box), I’ve been crafting the perfect home gym playlist. The track list is a little bit funky, a lot 90s, a bit grungy, occasionally hipster,…

Big Thanks Posted From https://www.runtothefinish.com/trails-near-denver/ Since moving to Colorado, one of the most frequent questions I get from those who will be visiting is what are the best trails near Denver? It’s important to know that the closest trail to downtown Denver is at least 20 minutes and you might be driving closer to 40…

Big Thanks Posted From https://www.runtothefinish.com/benefits-of-long-distance-running/ We know that running is a great full body workout, burning calories, strengthening muscles including your heart, but is there a certain mileage to get extra results? All miles count, but there are some extra benefits of long distance running! What is long distance running? Distance running is any run…