9 results for tag: Running
You’ve headed out on a run on a crisp, fall morning. The leaves are crunching underfoot, the sky is clear and blue, and the air is sharp against your skin. At first it’s refreshing and keeps the heat, sweat, and fatigue at bay. But soon after, the sweat starts to come regardless, and it becomes cold against your skin. Your ...
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Think about the last movie or show you watched that had a training montage. What about that video game you played that included an action sequence? Chances are pretty good that the scene was accompanied by a song—and not just any song, but something upbeat, inspiring, with a quick tempo, or at least a moderate one. Did it ...
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Chirping birds. Droplets of dew. The sun, just starting to peek above the horizon. These are the hallmarks of an early morning of a bright new day. If you’re like me, however, the idea of actually waking up to see all this might sound like torture instead of serendipity. However, maybe you, just like me, are also curious ...
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You’ve been
running for a while now. You can crush a 5k and even 10k races are becoming routine. The natural question comes: what’s the next step? Training to run a half marathon at Berkeley could be just the challenge you’re looking for. While the idea of doubling the distance of a 10k might sound daunting, it is ...
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We’ve previously talked about how to find
running buddies in your community and ways you can keep yourself motivated when training for a half-marathon. But what if there aren't any
running groups nearby? What if the motivation well keeps
running dry? There's another solution: run with family and friends!
Running is both a ...
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There are countless articles on the Internet on how to transition from road to trail. However, there's also a lot to be covered when you decide to transition from trail to road
running. Some aspects might get overlooked or not considered at all. With that in mind, let's focus on a crucial part of urban
running: the terrain ...
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While it’s well known that exercise has a myriad of positive effects on people's physical health, many believe it can greatly improve mental wellness as well.
Written by Lucas Collins
Edited by Pavlína Marek
A daily jog or gym routine can often leave you sore and exhausted, however, it can also bring an undeniable ...
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"Start 'em young," they say. However, nobody ever specified how young. Maybe "stroller age" is the best time to start them, then! Here are five best Berkeley trails for
running with a stroller.
Written & edited by Pavlína Marek
So, you're ready to hit the trails again. Your little one is used to the stroller. You've ...
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Contributed by Stephanie Laska, a 2017 Ambassador for the Biofreeze Berkeley Half Marathon.
So, you’ve had a dry spell – haven’t we all? Oh, and we are talking about
running here! Maybe it’s been a few months (or years – gasp!) since you’ve hit the pavement, but I’m here to assure you that all is not ...
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