Our Favorite Racing Shoe Releases of 2024
All shoes are reviewed by the Fleet Feet tester team, which represents a wide variety of goals, foot shapes, running locations and terrains. Reviewers pound the pavement, climb the hills, tackle the trails, then come together to compare notes. Debates ensue over the feel of the cushioning, t…
Read More ›How to Program a Workout into Your Garmin Watch
Running is hard enough without having to keep track of paces, splits and reps. If you’re ready to ditch the mental math and just focus on your workout, Garmin has you covered. Not only will Garmin watches tell you how far you ran, many watch models can keep track of your reps and…
Read More ›Our Favorite Post-Run Foods to Rebuild & Refuel
Distance runners worry about a lot of things—mileage, pace, shoes, the weather—but are you paying enough attention to post-run nutrition? What you eat before running is important to fuel you for a workout. Proper post-run refueling, though, is critical if you want to get st…
Read More ›Transform Your Training With Tempo Runs
If you’ve ever trained for an endurance event, you may be familiar with the concept of progressive overload. Put in other words, if you want to get better at doing something, do more of that thing more often. As runners, this typically means making an attempt to run a further distance…
Read More ›How Should Running Shoes Fit?
When you run, it’s crucial that your shoes are the right size. A poor fit doesn’t just feel bad—it can lead to injuries, blisters and painful black toenails. Here’s how to find the perfect fit for running shoes. Read more here: https://www.fleetfeet.com/blog/…
Read More ›How Does Running Benefit Your Mental Health?
Running and walking are great ways to get in shape and build a healthy lifestyle. Many people focus on the physical benefits of running and walking as reasons to pick up the sport. But did you know that the mental benefits are just as significant? Read more here: https://www.fleetfe…
Read More ›6 Reasons to Share the Run!
With the holidays long gone but the cold still lingering, the dreary days of winter are upon us. In most parts of the country, it can be harder than ever to find the motivation to run when the roads are slick, the sky is gray and the trees are brown and barren. Whether you’re an exper…
Read More ›How to Clean Your Running Shoes
There’s nothing like a fresh pair of shoes. The cushion is bouncy, the tread is grippy, and the upper is pristine—not a speck of dirt in sight. That first run feels amazing, but comes with a touch of trepidation. When you’re running in your untarnished beauties, the last th…
Read More ›Warm-up Exercises for Cold Weather Running
If you’re like many runners, getting ready for a run might be as simple as putting on your shoes and heading out the door. But when the weather is cold, your muscles are cold. Cold muscles are more at risk for injuries and strains, making a proper warm-up even more important when the t…
Read More ›7 New Years Resolutions and How to Keep Them
As 2023 rolls to a close, it’s time to start thinking about setting goals for the year ahead. Not sure what to do? No problem. We've compiled a list of seven resolutions every runner needs. https://www.fleetfeet.com/blog/8-new-years-resolutions-for-runners
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