By Sarah Correa For the past several years, elite podiums at every running event have been dominated by super shoes. The term “super shoe” is a very general term for shoes that (1) have a full-length carbon plate and (2) are constructed with specialty “super foams”:...
By Sarah Correa For many runners and walkers, shoes are considered “done” when the outsoles are visibly thrashed – rubber peeling off and/or rubbed smooth, the material falling to pieces. They head to their local running store, put on a new pair, and immediately say...
Gold Country Run and Sports Training Group In honor of the 40th running of the California International Marathon (“CIM”), Gold Country Run + Sport has gathered a list of tips and need to knows for anyone looking to complete CIM (or maybe even a marathon!) for the...
Introduction: Have you ever felt that thrilling mix of excitement and uncertainty when considering taking on an endurance race? The thought of training for a marathon or half marathon can be both intimidating and exhilarating. I vividly remember the moment I...
Don’t let the mild May we had pull the wool over your eyes – just as sure as Western States runners will be battling out extreme temps in the Canyons later this month, hot days are on the way. When the temperatures climb, items like sun protection, hydration (before,...
By Sarah Correa & Reed Breuer Whether you’ve got a hilly road race coming up (Run Rocklin, anyone?) or you’re just looking to improve strength and cardiovascular capacity, hills are a vital component to any runner’s training. Practicing hills not only develops...
By Sarah Correa Recently I got off work around the Golden Hour, and wanted to get a run in. I didn’t have much time before the sun set and the temperature dropped – so I thought a quick 3-4 miles would be great. I’ve been interested in checking out the newly opened...
By Sarah Correa This morning I went for an easy jog, my first run since completing the California International Marathon (“CIM”) last Sunday. This local, but world-class marathon, starting in Folsom, California, served up perfect weather conditions for first time...