MASTER the ART of the RUN
Conquer every mile, break your personal records, and achieve your running goals!
Running Guide - Blog
Kickstart Your 2024: Top 10 New Year’s Running Resolutions
1. Shake Off Leftover Resolution Crumbles with SMART New Year's Running Resolutions! Hey, fellow Ninja Runners, let's talk about those New Year's running resolutions. You know, the ones that often start strong but fizzle out faster than a sparkler on the Fourth of...
Trail vs Road Running: Exploring Different Paths
Trail vs Road Running Hello, fellow runners! Today, we're diving headlong into one of the oldest debates involving running: trail versus road running. Let me be your guide on this scenic comparison journey. No matter if you are an experienced marathoner, trail...
Age is Just a Number: Running in Your 40s, 50s, and Beyond
Running in Your 40s, 50s, and Beyond Hello, fellow runners and would-be mile munchers! As I near 60 next month, I am living proof that age is nothing more than a number—sometimes, it even appears on your race bib as you cross the finish line! My running journey, which...
12 Days of Running: A Holiday Challenge
12 Days of Running Welcome to our festive season and the "12 Days of Running" challenge! As the holiday spirit abounds, we welcome you to join our exciting journey, combining running joy with Christmas spirit. Whether you are an experienced marathoner or casual jogger...
Blake’s Holiday Hustle 5K in Armada, MI – 11-18-23
Blake's Holiday Hustle 5K Hello all! Let's rewind to November 18th, 2023, when I participated in Blake's Holiday Hustle 5K Run. This inaugural race started at an uncharacteristically civilized 9:30 AM with 150 acres of Christmas tree wonderland as its backdrop—it...
3.8 Mile Red Loop Trail Run at Bald Mt. State Recreation Area in Lake Orion, MI
Join me as I run 3.8 miles with you in 6.28 minutes using my Insta360 GO 3 action camera at Bald Mt. State Recreation Area's Red Loop Trail in Lake Orion, Michigan. 3.8 Mile Red Loop Trail Run at Bald Mt. Recreation Area, Lake Orion, MI (Click Here to Subscribe to the...
5 Powerful Truths About Running for Weight Loss: Myths Debunked and Insights Revealed
Running for Weight Loss Let's address a topic that's percolating: running for weight loss. Everyone knows the concept: lacing up shoes and watching pounds melt away as we run! Unfortunately, we've all seen or heard such claims: "Want to drop some pounds? Just start...
Bald Mt. Recreation Area 5K Trail Training Run- 11/5/23
Bald Mt. Recreation Area 5K Trail Training Run Hey, fellow trail enthusiasts and running enthusiasts! My latest adventure is a 5K training run at Bald Mt. State Recreation Area on November 5, 2023, when the sun shone and temperatures hit an inviting 64. It was an...
Westview Orchards Haunted Wine Run 5k – 10/29/23
Westview Orchards Haunted Wine Run 5k Last Saturday, October 29th, I entered the Haunted Wine Run 5K at Westview Orchards. This race marked my fourth of this season and left an unforgettable impression, with over 1200 participants ready to tackle its course—both...
Franken Frenzy 5K in Lake Orion – October 21, 2023
The Franken Frenzy 5K Oh boy... where to begin?! The inaugural Lake Orion Franken Frenzy 5K had all the hallmarks of an ordinary race with a Halloween flair and then some. Imagine this: Ten days before Halloween, I stood on Canterbury Village's starting line...
Road vs. Trail-Running Shoes: Ultimate Guide to Avoid Costly Mistakes
Road vs. Trail-Running Shoes Hello, fellow shoe enthusiasts! Are you like me and struggling with selecting from the vast array of running shoes available today? Me too. Deciding between "Road vs. Trail-Running Shoes" is like choosing between a sedan and an SUV: both...
Top 10 Actionable Nutrition Tips for Long-Distance Runners
Nutrition Tips for Long-Distance Runners Have you ever found yourself at a crossroads—holding both a donut and an apple in one hand—pondering which would provide more fuel for your long run? I know I have; as another long-distance athlete myself, I, too, have...
9 Tips for Mastering the Art of Hill Running
Mastering the Art of Hill Running Hill running can perplex those unfamiliar with it; one may wonder why anyone would purposefully sprint up or jog down an incline for fun. You might have seen people charging up hills with an appearance of sheer determination (or...
5 Easy Tips to Running to a New Personal Best
Running to a New Personal Best Hey, fellow runners! If you clicked on this article, chances are you're much like me - always trying to beat your personal best race time by the extra second (or minute...). Running to new personal bests keeps us coming back every day -...
10 Quick Tips for Balancing Running with a Busy Schedule
Balancing Running with a Busy Schedule Have you ever asked, "How am I supposed to fit running into this chaos?" if that thought has crossed your mind? Don't despair: this is the club for you! Balancing running with a busy schedule requires more than simply fitting...