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The Sunrise Running Company running blog is an educational place to learn about long-distance running and racing. Just learning how to run? Need advice on the best running form or workouts for your race distance? Our running blog is all about helping you to become a strong and better runner!
You will find articles that we’ve written to recap racing experiences, injury prevention, training concepts, nutrition, and more!
I hope you enjoy the education and stories, and that you are able to walk away with something new learned.
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Review the best running apps for iPhone and Android devices. I break down the 6 best running apps by features, pros, and cons. Start tracking your fitness!
Ready to improve your running speed? Even long-distance runners can get faster with these 5 ways to improve running speed.
Protect your marathon training with practical race week guidance on rest, hydration, packing and avoiding last-minute mistakes.
Why you bounce when you run, how to spot it without a watch and 5 cues that cut wasted vertical movement. Plus what ground contact time tells you about it.
Heat changes how much you need to drink. How to work out your own sweat rate, what to replace besides water and how to plan a hot-weather run.
Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain among runners. Learn about some of the causes and contributing factors, where it hurts, and how to treat.
These common running mistakes have probably found their way into your running at one time or another. But, have you learned from them before they resulted in injury, burnout, or poor performance?
What running cadence is, how to measure it and what number to aim for. Plus the arm cue that raises cadence faster than thinking about your feet.
The training paces runners use, what each one is for and how they fit together across a week. Work out your own numbers with our running calculator.
The long run is a crucial ingredient for any distance runners training routine. Learn how variations can keep you from boredom and have you running faster times.
When my time to properly train for Javelina Jundred started to slip away in September, I did not hit the panic button. Instead, I settled on what training I could complete. Read my experience at the 2017 Javelina Jundred Endurance Run.
What You’ll Find on Our Blog
- Training Tips & Advice – Get expert guidance on structuring your running plan, improving endurance, and avoiding common training mistakes.
- Beginner’s Guides – New to running? We’ve got step-by-step guides to help you get started, stay injury-free, and build confidence.
- Motivation & Inspiration – Read real stories from runners like you, plus practical tips to stay motivated on tough days.
- Nutrition & Recovery – Learn how to fuel your runs, speed up recovery, and optimize your overall health.
- Gear Reviews & Recommendations – Discover the best shoes, apparel, and running accessories to enhance your training.
- Race Recaps & Stories – Relive exciting race experiences, read first-hand accounts from runners, and get inspired by the journey of others.
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