Author: Kevin Jones

3 Sports to Try This Winter (That Aren’t Skiing) By Kevin Jones While downhill skiing gets all the glory when those snowflakes start falling, there are great alternatives for those who want to get outside without the lift ticket costs. Instead of staying inside this winter, venture out and try snowshoeing, cross country skiing, and fat biking in Utah’s mountains. 1. Snowshoeing Snowshoeing has been around for thousands of years as a way for people to be mobile in the winter. Nowadays, it’s an enjoyable and versatile recreational activity. If you can walk, then you can snowshoe. This makes the…

Being a strong runner isn’t all about the miles you put in, strength matters too. And while many runners avoid strength training because they worry it will make them bulky and run slower, the reality is anything but. Strengthening exercises should be a big part of all runners’ training as they can help prevent bone loss while reducing joint pain and running injuries. Below are five strength-focused exercises that are key to staying fit and healthy enough to run. To help you decide which ones to include in your running cross-training, we’ve included information on each exercise’s benefits. Side Lunges/Squats…

5 Nutrient-Dense Foods for Cardio Training Carbohydrates are a controversial subject among nutrition experts. There are a fair number who are against them, claiming that a ketogenic diet is better for athletic performance. But the common wisdom that prevails is moderation. When considering macronutrients, your body needs a certain amount of daily carbohydrates to function at peak efficiency. For cardio, especially long bouts of it, it is critical to make sure you’re getting a balanced ratio of macronutrients in your body. Carb loading before a long-distance event is appropriate when done correctly. But for normal, daily physical activity, carbs shouldn’t…

Winter Marathon Cross-Training Guide Winter is upon us and the days seem a lot shorter. It’s time to buckle down and stay motivated to train hard and eat well, but boy does it seem a whole lot easier to cozy up by the fire and sip hot cocoa instead. Maintaining physical activity when the temperature drops and the snow piles higher can be downright tricky. Switching up the routine with some marathon cross-training to improve your aerobic base and make you an all-around better athlete during these unforgiving months. Lift Heavy Weights During The Winter Winter weather will often force you…

What Is It and How Do You Leverage It for Endurance Running? If you take running seriously, you may already be familiar with your lactate threshold and how to utilize it to improve your performance. If not, we’re here to help you break down what lactate threshold is and teach you how to incorporate it into your training to improve your fitness and endurance. What is Lactate Threshold? In the simplest sense, your lactate threshold is the training zone between aerobic and anaerobic exercise. For experienced runners, your lactate threshold is where your fastest pace can be maintained for 30–60…