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How to Combine Running and Batting Cages for Full-Body Fitness

The RunSociety Team — Fri, 02 Aug 2024 06:41:55 +0000

Combining running and batting cage sessions provides a comprehensive workout that enhances full-body fitness. This blend not only boosts cardiovascular endurance but also sharpens hand-eye coordination and builds muscle strength. By integrating these activities into a single routine, individuals can enjoy the dual benefits of cardio exercises and strength training, suitable for both experienced athletes [...]

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7 Surprising Cross-Training Benefits of Pitching Machine Drills for Runners

The RunSociety Team — Fri, 31 May 2024 08:26:54 +0000

Cross-training has long been recognised as a valuable component of a well-rounded training regimen for athletes. For runners, incorporating different forms of exercise can help build strength, improve flexibility, and prevent injuries. One surprising yet effective cross-training method is the use of pitching machine drills. While traditionally associated with baseball, these drills offer a unique [...]

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Protect Your Joints: Essential Pre- and Post-Run Routines for Runners

The RunSociety Team — Wed, 29 May 2024 08:05:26 +0000

Running is a fantastic way to improve cardiovascular health, but it’s no secret that it can put a strain on your joints. To keep running for years to come, it’s crucial to prioritise joint health. In this article, we’ll delve into pre-run and post-run routines designed to protect your joints and keep you running strong. By incorporating these practices into [...]

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Deadlifting for Runners: 3 Best Benefits and Correct Technique Guide

The RunSociety Team — Thu, 28 Mar 2024 04:27:15 +0000

Running is an endurance sport, leading many to focus primarily on cardiovascular training. However, this perspective misses a crucial component of a runner’s development. To enhance speed, agility, and prevent injuries, integrating a comprehensive gym routine, including strength training exercises like deadlifting, alongside running is essential. Many runners shy away from incorporating weightlifting into their [...]

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How to Build Muscle with Running

Sandra Nielsen — Thu, 15 Dec 2022 19:28:00 +0000

People who focus on building lean muscle tend to perform strength training. However, if you are trying to gain muscle, you may wonder, does running actually help to build muscle? The answer is yes! If you do not lift weights in the gym, you can try to run to build lean muscle, especially your lower [...]

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5 Health Tips for Women Over 40 to Live Happier and Better

Sophie Houston — Thu, 01 Dec 2022 07:27:12 +0000

For the first 47 years of my life, I made every wrong decision. I ate wrong; I exercised wrong, and I just lived wrong! Bridget Jones was a polished, elegant goddess compared to me! And by the time middle age came knocking, I was overweight, miserable, and hopeless. But that’s when something snapped. I finally [...]

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Here’s How to Amp Up Your Runs With These Fun Ways

The RunSociety Team — Tue, 06 Sep 2022 02:38:59 +0000

It is exciting when you are out for a run once you lace up your shoes and start to hit the road. The feeling of running through the fresh air gives you the “feel goods” to keep running. Some days, running can be exciting, while other days can be boring or burned out. For sure, [...]

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Best Tips To Start Running From Runners

Samantha Khoo — Sat, 13 Aug 2022 07:50:51 +0000

Sometime it’s hard to start running, especially when you have been idle for a while. Some say that when you stopped running for 2 weeks, your fitness level would drop to the level like you never run before. So it’s important to maintain your fitness by running at least twice a week. There are many tips on how to [...]

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6 Exercises That Will Help You Burn Fat Without Running or Jogging

The RunSociety Team — Fri, 21 Jan 2022 05:45:37 +0000

Many people are looking for ways to burn fat, and the first thing that comes to mind is running. But, to some people, it can be boring or tough to perform running exercises. If you do not enjoy running, don’t fret. Running is just one method to burn fat; in fact, many other exercises can [...]

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7 Tips to Train for Your First Ultramarathon

The RunSociety Team — Thu, 13 Jan 2022 23:10:00 +0000

Have you ever done an ultra before? If you are thinking of doing your first ultramarathon, this is the time for you to step out of your comfort zone and try something new. But there’s one thing we need to tell you… it ain’t going to be a piece of cake. Most ultra-beginners have little [...]

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6 Ways to Get Better at Running While You Can’t Run

Caitlin Evans — Wed, 15 Sep 2021 06:10:03 +0000

We’ve all been there. Whether it’s an injury, the weather, or our periodization, there have been times when we simply can’t (or really shouldn’t) run. And they’re likely to roll around again. So, the time has come to discover new ways we can improve our form and become even stronger and faster without putting our [...]

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11 Tips to Unlock Your Running Potential (Suitable For All Runners)

Chris Timms — Thu, 26 Aug 2021 05:59:54 +0000

The take-up in running has increased exponentially since the beginning of Covid-19. A recent study by Nielsen (2021) discovered that a whopping 13% of all runners actually started running in the past year, after the beginning of Covid-19. As a result, there are indeed more people on the planet running than ever before. People cite [...]

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Reasons Why Stair Running is Good For Runners

The RunSociety Team — Tue, 17 Aug 2021 04:26:09 +0000

If your daily run has been feeling a little off lately, why not shake things up to boost your running routine? It is time for you to take the running stairs challenge, as it provides an excellent sprint workout to build foot speed and quickness. Running stairs is an ideal workout to incorporate in your [...]

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How To Perfect Your 10k Run

The RunSociety Team — Wed, 30 Jun 2021 03:39:13 +0000

Although 10KM is a shorter distance run compared to a half marathon or full marathon, it is still challenging to complete for most runners. To run and train for a 10k race requires focused training, planning and strategy on how to nail your 10k run. For some of you, it may seem tough to approach [...]

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How do you run consistently? (Tips by 3 avid community runners)

Samantha Khoo — Mon, 26 Apr 2021 07:49:00 +0000

If you are running without a plan, you are most likely to skip your running session, for both work and life commitments make it difficult to plan and execute a consistent training plan. To conquer the half marathon or a full marathon, developing consistent running practises is an essential piece of in your process. But [...]

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How to Train For a Half Marathon Easily in 2024

Samantha Khoo — Wed, 21 Apr 2021 06:28:00 +0000

Do you know how to approach your half marathon effectively? Do you find it complicated when you start to plan out your half marathon training plan? If you have the above questions, you’re in the right place as we have invited 8 experienced half marathoners to share with us their half marathon training plan, and [...]

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6 Hardcore Abs Exercises That Every Runner Should Do

Liam Cayton — Tue, 20 Apr 2021 04:08:03 +0000

We all know that every runner wants to improve their running skills by just running. But this doesn’t mean you can skip your strength training and only run. Your core is the foundation for all movement; it helps you to perform your everyday movement. If you were to train to become a runner, it is [...]

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5 Essential Tips to Run Faster in a Marathon

Samantha Khoo — Fri, 09 Apr 2021 08:36:07 +0000

If you aim to run faster to beat your personal best in a marathon, you have to undergo intense training for it. Whether you are a newcomer or active runner, it is important to set a goal and pick a training plan that suits you. If you just simply run without a plan, you most [...]

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Here’s Why Eating Well Plays An Important Role For Runners

Samantha Khoo — Fri, 12 Mar 2021 08:45:23 +0000

Do you know why feeding yourself with a good nutritious snack or meal is important? And especially if you are new to running, it is important to know that fuelling yourselves with nutritious food helps improve endurance, lower the risk of injury, boost the level of performance, and many more. Thus, we spoke to three [...]

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Are You Overdoing Your (Running) Workouts in 2024?

Arslan Hassan — Mon, 08 Mar 2021 05:00:39 +0000

Driven by motivation, at times, we tend to forget our human limitations. Sure, your will can take down the mountains, but your body has to cooperate! If both do not go in harmony, you might as well end up stressing your body unnecessarily. And eventually, it may cause permanent damage to your mental and physical [...]

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