Finding running routes while on vacation
Posted by George Parker onFor many runners, vacation doesn't always mean a break from running. Instead, it is an opportunity for familiar enjoyment, respite from vacation activity, or a way to burn off extra calories from vacation food and...
Virtual Marathon Recap
Posted by George Parker onThis past Labor Day weekend, I ran my 2020 virtual Boston Marathon. To be clear, this is not a post about how to set a PR in a virtual marathon. That’s a worthy article with...
Tips for Running in Hot Weather and Humidity
Posted by George Parker onIt's summer throughout the United States. Vacations, BBQs, longer days --- at least the longer days remain during COVID. Another thing that is still true during COVID is the challenge of running in the heat and...
How to Run in the Rain
Posted by George Parker onIt's summertime. With it comes more daylight, warmer temperatures, and outdoor fun. What also comes is heat, humidity, and summer rain showers. What to do when it is raining outside for your daily run? Do...
Best Supplements for Runners
Posted by George Parker onTraining, mileage, targeted workouts, and rest are important as you chase your running goals. And, at some point, you are going to realize that nutrition is also important. How you fuel your body with macro...
Alkaline Water
Posted by George Parker onShould runners drink alkaline water? There are two performance benefits I have heard: digestive health and recovery. For digestive health, the idea is that the higher (more basic) PH of alkaline water can help neutralize...
Tips on recovery from hard or long running workouts
Posted by George Parker onIf you are training for a race, at some point you are going to run hard. And, if you are running hard, you have to recover well so that you can continue running hard. One...
Training for Newton Hills in Boston Marathon Course
Posted by George Parker onI have run the Boston Marathon twice now and each time the Newton Hills have destroyed me. In my first year, I humbly walked up Heatbreak Hill. Resolving to do better, the next time I...
BCAAs and Running
Posted by George Parker onOne of our runners asked us about supplementing with BCAA's (Branched-Chain Amino Acids). What does the science say for runners? First and foremost, BCAAs are amino acids. They are called branched-chain because the carbon...
How to get started Indoor Running with a Treadmill: Why and Zwift
Posted by George Parker onTreadmills should be a valuable tool in your running training. Many people loathe treadmills – but that may be because they have not seen the potential benefits. For instance, there are times when treadmill running...
Dealing with more responsibility at work
Posted by George Parker onMost of our runners are not pro-athletes. Well, indeed, most runners are not pro-athletes. But, that does not mean runners don’t train hard to be their best selves. Since we’re not pro-athletes, most runners are...
Finding running routes while on vacation
Posted by George Parker onFor many runners, vacation doesn't always mean a break from running. Instead, it is an opportunity for familiar enjoyment, respite from vacation activity, or a way to burn off extra calories from vacation food and...
Here's a way to choose your race to run a PR
Posted by George Parker onRace selection can be a process - it can consume as much time as you allow. That's because there are so many factors to consider and, these days, so many races to choose from. So...
How to adjust Training Paces in the Heat of Summer
Posted by George Parker onAs a company based in Atlanta, GA, Peregrune knows something about heat and humidity. During the hot summer months, it's important to take heat into account when you going about your daily training. There's no need...