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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.
Interested in learning more on a topic not yet here, let me know via email at andrew@sunriserunco.com
Our beginner trail running tips give you everything you need to know to start your first off-road running adventure. Learn about route planning, buying the right gear, and keeping the proper running form.
When you eat energy boosting foods, you’ll feel better and run longer. Learn which foods to add and/or remove from your nutrition regimen. Improve your running and overall health with foods that give you energy!
Your long run can only be as good as your recovery. Once your run ends the real work begins to ensure your body can recover quickly and healthily. By following these practical long run recovery tips, you will be back on the road, track, or trail in no time!
I ran the Pikes Peak Marathon on Sunday, August 23rd, 2020. The views from the trail are stunning and the race is an ultimate challenge for runners. This is my race report from a long, but fun day on the trails in Colorado.
For fitting running shoes, there’s more to it than getting the correct size. The shape of your foot and the way you run will determine which type of running shoes are the best for you.
After months of eating, sleeping, and training, the cancellation of your race can be devastating, but running isn’t only about the races and medals. Don’t let all the race cancellations keep you from setting and achieving goals!
Not all training days are great! Learn how to notice progress in your fitness and overcome obstacles on the more difficult training days.
Race week is here. You’ve put a lot of time and effort into training, and now it’s time to see the results! Stay on track with these tips.
Whether training for an upcoming race or just training to improve your health, it’s important to follow a training schedule that includes rest days. Here are some answers to common questions about utilizing rest days for recovery when training.
When running, you need to purposefully combat dehydration on a daily basis to increase your endurance and prevent the risk of injury. Here are some hydration tips to help you keep running at your peak even when the weather is hot.
It’s common advice we get from injuries and soreness, icing after running has great benefits, but how you ice matters to maximize benefits and reduce risks.
Chafing, nobody wants it, almost every runner has suffered from it. Prevent chafing by following these anti-chafing tips.
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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