The Holiday Gift Guide for the First-Time Runner

The Holiday Gift Guide for the First-Time Runner

So your cousin proudly announced at Thanksgiving that he wants to run his first race after the New Year. Or maybe your mom has taken up daily morning runs on the gym treadmill. You now have the perfect reason to gift something running related that will excite your loved ones this holiday season. Fear not if you don’t know where to start, we have eight great ideas for you to wrap with a shiny bow.

Pace the Nation Podcast (A stop on Josh's Press Tour)

Pace the Nation Podcast (A stop on Josh's Press Tour)

Looking for a new podcast to listen to on your commute or long runs? Check out Pace the Nation, the podcast brought to you by Chris Farley, the owner of Pacers in Washington, DC, and his team! We're particularly partial their most recent episode, where Josh chats about Charm City Run and Pacers' history and how it feels to be the Top Running Store of 2016.

6 Tried-and-True Tips for Running in the Cold

6 Tried-and-True Tips for Running in the Cold

Well it finally happened. It got cold. After running in shorts and short sleeves for months, it’s finally time to break out the leggings and quarter zip jackets. It’s the holiday season, when it’s harder than ever to motivate yourself to climb out from under the warm, fleece blankets covering your bed and layer up to keep comfortable during a chilly, winter run. However, it can also be the time for glorious runs through the snow and neighborhoods lit up with decorations if you prepare yourself well for the conditions.

Our Top Six Safety Tips for Running in the Dark

Our Top Six Safety Tips for Running in the Dark

Runs during the fall and winter seasons require a little more planning that those effortless summer runs when you can simply roll out of bed and throw on shorts and a tank. If you are a year-round runner, you are bound to fall prey to some early morning or late evening runs in the dark. Make sure to follow these extra steps to ensure you have a safe and enjoyable run from the moment you take your first stride.

My Chicago Marathon Recap, or That Time Barre Got Me Across the Finish Line

My Chicago Marathon Recap, or That Time Barre Got Me Across the Finish Line

Two weeks before heading to Chicago I was contemplating deferring my race entry until next year. Could I really run a full marathon with such little training without seriously hurting myself? By this point I wasn’t thinking about time – I just wanted to finish safely, even if that meant run-walking. So, I decided to focus on the things that I COULD control at this point: I logged one last ditch effort 16 mile run, met with a nutritional/run coach, and made sure I was running at least 5 miles a few days a week in between my barre classes.