Mud Runs: Down, Dirty and…Dangerous?

Running is no longer enough: Themed fun runs and mud runs have exploded in popularity, requiring racers to not only race for miles but also to navigate obstacles through mud, while covered in foam, while being splattered with paint—or even while being chased by zombies. The original, and most popular fun run still remains the [...]

5 Tips for Staying Hydrated in the Heat

Good gosh, it’s sweltering outside. We all know that when the temps reach a fever-pitch during the dog days of summer, it’s better to move the workout indoors, but what if you have to be outside, even for just a little bit? How do you stay hydrated during your workout? Follow these summer hydration tips from Life [...]

It’s Getting Hot Out There! 7 Tips to Stay Cool

It’s getting hot in “herre.” And by herre, I mean outside. I’m always excited for summer after a long Midwest winter. Flip-flops, shorts, the pool, the beach, sunlight until 9 p.m., shirtless men running around my neighborhood…the list goes on and on. And I, each year, forgo the gym, slather on my sunscreen and hit [...]

ShoutOut: Do You Work Out in the Dark?

  Earlier this week, FBG Kristen reviewed a new shirt that helps you to be seen when working out when the sun is down. Now that the weather is getting hot, hot, hot, I’ve been hitting the running trails a little earlier in the mornings and a little later in the evenings to take advantage [...]

Be Seen and Be Safe With This Shirt

I’m a big “safety first” gal when it comes to running. I always make sure someone knows where I’m going and when I expect to be finished, and if I’m running alone, I tuck a piece of paper with “in case of emergency” contact information on it, just in case. I rarely run without water, [...]