running

What Do You Get When You Mix Tangerine & Blue? (Hint: It’s Tasty!)

I was trying to think of a tasteful way to celebrate the launch of Fitbit Surge in two new colors when an idea popped to mind. Only problem, I didn’t have all the necessary ingredients to bring the story to life, which prompted me to go on a run. It wasn’t a long run—not at least by my standards—at just over twelve miles, 5.69 miles to the...

3 Ways Off-Road Running Keeps You Healthy & Happy

Running and jogging are two of the most popular fitness activities for those seeking improvements in fitness and health. As more and more people engage in these sports, increasing numbers are discovering the benefits and joys of going off-road and running on natural surfaces as an alternative to pavement running. Being a convert myself, I can...

What to Wear for a Fall Half Marathon

Picking what to wear for a run in the fall is often a game-time decision—you just never know what the weather will be until you’re ready to walk out the door. But no matter how last minute, sometimes those apparel choices come back to haunt you during your workout—an extra hoodie can be annoying if the sun pops out, and unforeseen wind gusts...

Why You Should Take Your Workout Somewhere New

You may have heard of a weight plateau (the scale gets stuck on a number you no longer want to see), but did you know you can experience the same phenomenon when it comes to mental and physical fitness, too? It’s true! “Your muscles and your mind get used to the activity level when you do the same routine, in the same place over and over...