Gifts for the Runner on Your List
Here come the holidays! Whether you’re just getting your shopping started or finishing up your last-minute gifts, we have some great recommendations for you. If you’ve got an avid runner or walker in your life, our gift suggestions are guaranteed to bring a smile to their face. Check out the items below to make sure […]
Why I Run
Running is not something that has always come naturally to me. I grew up watching my big sister boast of the fun she had on the cross country and track teams, and so many of my younger years were spent doing kids’ fun runs and volunteering for the long-distance races (two laps around the soccer […]
How to Improve Your Race Time
Five Runs to Improve Your Race Time If you’re a runner, you know that some days out on the road or trails can get monotonous. Whether you’re new to the scene or a seasoned running veteran, it’s important to know that there are different types of runs you can be doing to spice up your […]
Physical Therapy for Runners
While running is a great way to stay active and healthy, it can also be hard on your body. If you’re running on sidewalks, roads, or even a treadmill, the pounding on the hard surface can be tough on your bones and joints. Running places a lot of strain on your muscles and tendons in […]
Second Sole Shoe Breakdown
When shopping for running shoes, understanding the many different brands and types of shoe can be confusing. Many people don’t realize that every running shoe is built with a specific style of support in mind and with varying levels cushion. Additionally, some shoes that are marketed as “running shoes” might not be the best option […]
Gift Ideas for Runners
This year might have been full of surprises, but one thing you can always count on is the holidays. Around the same time every year we can expect the red and green decorations, the holiday music, and–of course–the shopping. Getting something special for everyone on your list is tough, but we just made it easy […]
Holiday’s in Historic Fort Steubenville
Have a Holly, Jolly and Local Holiday in Steubenville By Judith Bratten Merry Christmas? Happy Holidays? As one of the most unsettling and tragic years on record is drawing to a close, many people, organizations, businesses, and communities are trying to navigate a new normal especially as they face the annual season of “peace and […]
Preventing Running Injuries
If there is anything that’s worse than running, it’s not running. While getting out the door and suffering through a run some days can be tiring and downright annoying, most runners agree there is nothing worse than when you can’t suffer through a run. Running Injuries can happen to any runner, and dealing with them […]
Summer Trail Running
As the days get longer and warmer, you might get tired of your daily pavement pounding runs. Some days it can be hard to get out the door when you’re faced with the monotony of your usual running routes. If you’re looking to enhance your daily run, trail running is a great way to give […]
Ten Great Races in Ohio
Living in the great state of Ohio, we are fortunate to have hundreds of races to participate in. Whether you are a road runner or trail runner, run longer or shorter distances, Ohio has a race for you. Most months out of the year are packed full of races, often boasting prize money or participant […]
Too Cold to Run
Too Cold to Run? Try Cross-Training As winter drags on, it can be hard to get out the door to get your mileage in. Trudging through the snow and the slush can leave you with numb toes, frozen fingers, and achy joints from all the slipping and sliding. Some days it can be tough to […]