Buckle up for this one ladies and gentleman. This article may seem a bit blunt at times but please understand that it’s not meant to be personal. There are many common issues that plague beginning runners and the goal here is to shed light on some things that may help you stay healthy and get the most out of your ...
As it’s getting warmer, the spring running season is truly starting as more races are coming through. At long last, you’ve been training hard and now it’s time to see how your hard work pays off. If you think you knew running through training, hold on to your horses, there’s more to come. Racing is exhilarating and challenging but it ...
Picture this: nine weeks ago, I was huffing through a strength workout, wondering if I’d accidentally signed up for a bodybuilding audition instead of a running boost. Fast forward to today, and I’m hitting PRs, feeling stronger on hills, and—dare I say it—enjoying planks. Yes, planks. If you’d told me a year ago that strength training would transform my running, ...
As you are familiarizing yourself with the club, you will find many welcoming run groups of a variety of paces. With Winston-Salem being a designated runner friendly community, there is no shortage of groups to choose from or places for that matter. However, you may have noticed that a lot of the groups run in or on streets at some ...
Here’s where things start to get fun. In the grand scheme of things, your running journey is not about the destination, it’s about the stops you make along the way. Rather, in our case, it’s not about the racing results, it’s about the training that got you there. Racing is a lot of fun and exhilarating, but it’s the training ...
What’s going on y’all! It’s coach Jay here and I’d like to introduce you to a new series called Coach’s Corner. The purpose of this series is to provide a space for you to get all your running questions answered by a professional run coach in your community. This series will feature tips, tricks, and advice from coach Jay and ...
You’ve stuck with us this far, now prepare yourself for exciting new twists and turns as we touch on our next subject. It’s time to talk about trail running! This topic is one that has spurred many a debate amongst runners. Which one is better: trail or road running? Which group is “tougher”? Who are the “real” runners? While we ...
Hello and welcome to Runner’s 401. This is where things start to get serious. In this article, more terms will be broken down, but there’s a twist. This article is more so aimed for people getting into the more complex side of running. What makes these terms more complex is that there is much more variation to how they are ...
One of the many benefits to the Twin City Track Club is the availability of a track that’s open to the public. Unless you ran in high school or college, you may not know the ins and outs of how to formally use a track. If you’ve had a chance to visit the track, you know that it can be ...
When you’re new to the running community, it’s not uncommon to feel overwhelmed and intimidated by all the jargon you hear other runners using. This honestly could apply to all sports and even life in general, but how do you get to the point of knowing as much as some of these long time athletes? Well, it’s key to remember ...