If your goals are to get faster, run longer, build more muscle, or even to lose weight, you may want to consider adding stamina runs, tempo runs, speed runs and more to your training routine.
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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.
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.
RunGum is a not an ordinary chewing gum. If you are a chewing gum type person, you better forget all your assumptions before trying RunGum. One piece of RunGum is packed with 50-mg of caffeine, taurine, and B-vitamins.
New to running? Learn how to start running safely with beginner tips on consistency, recovery, training plans, pacing and building endurance over time.
What runners should eat for breakfast, and how the answer changes on a training day, before an easy run and on race morning. 7 foods to build around.
The Achilles Tendon is the largest tendon in your body. This tendon is easy to injury as an athlete as well in your everyday life. It stretches from the calf muscle to your heel bone and acts like a spring to help you walk, run, and jump.
Not in the shape that you left off with last Fall? Set yourself up for a successful running season with these 7 essentials for training success.
Easy runs work better by time. Race-specific work needs distance. Why the purpose of each run should pick the unit, not your preference.
My first ultramarathon of 2017. Lacking in endurance, relying on strength and experience, I took on the challenge that is FOURmidable 50K in Auburn, CA.
Running after an injury or extended period away requires a gradual progression that can be frustrating or discouraging. However, following these steps will have you feeling like your normal running self and even possibly running better than ever before.
This past weekend, I participated in the 2017 Turner’s Tuff 10 at Red Hills Area of Critical Environmental Concern near Jamestown, CA. The race is organized by the Dusty Bottoms Trail Runners group out of Modesto, CA.
In part 2 of practicing trail running, we are going to take a close look at why every runner should include cross-training in their routine. To conclude, we will also discuss the most common forms of cross training for trail running.
Running causes irritation on the patella (kneecap) where it rests on the thighbone. The pain resulting from this irritation can be dull or sharp, and alignment persistent. The following is more detail to consider related to possible Runner’s Knee.
Proper trail running form requires you to use more muscle groups throughout your body to remain quick and agile. You’ll have to learn how to avoid roots, rocks, and cover miles on ever-changing terrain. We cover tips for adjusting your running form and how to properly manage uphill and downhill running as well.
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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