Empire Unleashed

Tag: running

  • A home remedy for muscle pain

    Have any of you heard, or tried Epsom salt on your sore legs? Going along with my most recent post, here is another reason why magnesium is important for runners. What is Epsom salt?  Epsom salt is a popular treatment used for muscle soreness and other bodily aches and pains. According to the Epsom Salt…

  • Are you running the proper way??

    Having the proper running form will affect the way you perform in a race. If you are running wrong, it will lead to pains, strains, and injuries. Maintaining these steps will keep you in proper form and running efficiently. The way you hold your HEAD is key to your overall posture. Make sure you aren’t looking…

  • Runner Unleashed September Challenge!

    Since the August’s plank challenge was such a success I decided to do another challenge for September!  You all did so well, and I know a lot of you saw a MAJOR difference in your running, strength, and abs right?!?!? This September challenge will also be a core strengthening challenge, because I believe to be…

  • Words of advice for runners

    As runners we are known as a crazy bunch of people, which most of us take that as a compliment. Because seriously, after all, what sane person would run 26.2 miles just for fun, right?? But, there are many things runners should and shouldn’t do. Here are some tips or rules, we should all follow.…

  • Speed training explained

    There are a few differences between the speed workouts.  The tempo run, fartlek, and interval runs. TEMPO RUN- also known as a lactate-threshold, LT, is a faster pace run. Tempo running is important to having a successful race because it trains your body to sustain speed over distance.  While running, the cardiovascular system delivers oxygen to the…

  • The right running shoes for you

        As runners, there  are many things we need to have when we go out for a run, or even a walk. But the most important piece a runner should carry is a GOOD pair of running shoes. Even though you may have a closet full of sneakers, sitting there collecting dust, they are not…

  • August Plank Challenge!!!

    Planking for runners is VERY beneficial. Planking helps strengthen our core making us run more efficiently.  A strong core will protect your back, and promote good posture while running. It improves proper biomechanics and helps you to be a better athlete overall. There are many many different types of planks, but they all have the…

  • Run the happiest 5K on the planet!!

    The Color Run, also known as the Happiest 5k on the Planet! Is a unique paint race that celebrates healthiness, happiness, individuality, and giving back to the community. Less about your 10-minute-mile and more about having the time of your life, The Color Run is a five-kilometer, un-timed race in which thousands of participants are…

  • Are you running with a stress fracture?

    Stress fractures are tiny cracks in a bone. They are caused by the repetitive use of force, often by overdoing, such as repeatedly jumping or running long distances. Stress fractures can also come from normal use of a bone that’s been weakened by a condition such as osteoporosis.   Stress fractures are most common on…

  • MY Tips to make the KT Tape stick!

    As most of you know, I am a KT Tape superfan, and believer in their product. In case you don’t know much about the tape, you can read my past two posts on KT Tape. Here is a video that explains what it is: KT Tape has tons of different applications. I love the tape because…