If The Shoes Fit

Probably one of the questions I get asked the most when it comes to running is about shoes. I get it, there are a lot. I see on the internet quite often people asking “What is the best running shoe?” Well, I am here to tell you to NEVER ASK THAT QUESTION AGAIN! Running shoes […]

10 Ways To Not Get Bored When Running

Someone asked me an interesting question. I have a question – how do you not get bored?? Sorry but I manage it twice a week on average but can only do about 3-4miles as I just get really bored. Probably if I had SF bay to run by that would help rather than the rather […]

18 Things To Expect When You’re Trail-ing..

I wanted to pull together a quick blog post about the things I wish I’d known beforehand about trail racing! What to expect when you’re Trailing… It’s very informal. Before the race, there were people simply milling round a field. There was no start line – just a clock and some cones on the grass […]

15 Great Reasons To Run The Kaiser Half

I have to be honest, I am not a fan of bloggers being ‘ambassadors’ for stuff but the one exception has always been bloggers being race ambassadors. Because generally race ambassadors come with delightful discount codes for the race they’re ambassadoring and let’s be frank, who DOESN’T like to race and save money? So I […]

I recently discovered a blog about living in France and it’s become a slight obsession of mine. One thing I DISLIKE about living at the western edge of the world map is the distance from Europe and everything I love about Europe, so when the writer posted a list of 100 things she loved about […]

Runners World Cookbook Review

Like many people, I eyed the Runners World Cookbook with interest when it came out but never got round to buying it. The Amazon reviews were good, but I need to SEE a cookery book to want it. However I entered a giveaway on Ali’s blog and somehow, given her large readership, I won. Shortly enough, it appeared at […]

This Mum Runs by Jo Pavey Review

On her blog, The Runner Beans, Charlie Watson has started a monthly book club and I thought it would be fun to join in and read the books if they appealed. This month’s book was the autobiography of British elite runner Jo Pavey. I’m not sure how familiar she is to my Bay Area running friends but […]

Winter Running Gear – What’s Great

Guest post Ok, before you start laughing I am going to share my favorite winter running gear. I know, I know, you are saying to yourself, “what does this Florida runner know about winter gear?” Ok, you are right, I don’t know much!  This is just another reason I love Coach M!  Not only does […]

Combatting Soreness After a Run – Things To Consider

I have a treat for you today on the blog. This is a topic that has hit home with me, both in running and in weight training. In fact, I am battling it this very day! It is combatting soreness and as you know I’ve been hitting the gym and upping my weights with my […]

7 Great Hiking Trails To Consider (+ 12 Safety Tips For Successful Hikes)

MCKENZIE RIVER TRAIL We made our first visit to McKenzie Trail this weekend and it did not disappoint.  The entire trail is comprised over over 26 miles, but as this was just an afternoon trip, we decided to start at the beginning and hiked a total of 5.2 miles. Those 5+ miles were an overall […]

Health Benefits of Running – A Great Way to Maintain A Perfect Healthy Body

Running or jogging is a great way to maintain that perfect healthy body. Many people choose running as a part of their daily exercise to maintain a healthy way of life. Some people start running or jogging exercises to boost their energy, to lose weight, improve their overall health or compete in running races, whereas […]

9 Destination Marathons – A Great Personal Feat With An Amazing Vacation

If you can combine a great personal feat, with an amazing vacation, why not, right? Here we’ve outlined some of the best marathon destinations in the world, and some things to do while you’re there. That is, if you are too tired after running over 26 miles. Reggae Marathon – Jamaica The Reggae Marathon is […]

The 6 Hardest Races on Earth – Some Of The Toughest Events Known To Man

If we’re being honest, we can all admit that a marathon is an incredible personal feat. It is a long, hard fought, 26.2 miles of pain, suffering, triumph and joy, all rolled into one. But for some, your ÒaverageÓ marathon just doesn’t cut it. So for the competitors who just can’t seem to get their […]

What to Eat on Race Day – 27 Expert Runners Share Their Race-Day Breakfast

(Note: for a better reading experience, read the post on your computer.)If you’re like many runners, you’ve trained for weeks or months, ready for your first race or a PR and you’ve probably made sure to fuel properly in the days leading up to the race.But if you think your fueling has been completed, then […]

5 Reasons to Let Go of Perfection

Like many of you out there, the New Year really got me rolling in resolutions and excited for all the possibilities that 2017 holds. I’ve set my sights high, and I’m glad for that. But this is also a very tempting time of year to fall into the trap of wanting everything to be perfect. You […]

How To Breath while Running – Run Longer With Less Effort.

Follow my blog with Bloglovin  Follow my blog with Bloglovin You’re one hour into your half marathon, you start picking up speed, envisioning crossing that finish line victoriously, you look down at your Garmin to check your pace and you feel the corners of your mouth turn up as you grin mischievously, exclaiming triumphantly to yourself “I […]

A Brief History on Cross Country Running

The sport of cross-country running had its humble beginnings in England in the early 19th century when it was first known as “the paper chase” or the “hare and hounds” game. The game required an initial group of runners to run out first and then drop pieces of paper along the way, literally a paper trail, so they can […]

How To Run Your Best 5K Ever – All In One INFOGRAPHIC

Share this Image On Your Site </p><br /><br /><br /><br /> <p><strong>Please include attribution to Steadyfoot.com with this graphic.</strong></p><br /><br /><br /><br /> <p><a href=’https://www.steadyfoot.com/how-run-5k-infographic/’><img src=’https://www.steadyfoot.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/how_run_5k_infographic.png’ alt=’How To Run Your Best 5k – Infographic’ 540px border=’0′ /></a></p><br /><br /><br /><br /> <p> Table of contents Proper running form So we talk about correct running form. […]

10 Trail Running Essentials for Safe Mountain / Backcountry Adventures

Alright. We’re going to start off by talking about the my trail running gear: a dog, some coffee, a wife or significant other that you love, trail running, good food, a fulfilling job, staying fit and healthy, family and friendships, living somewhere that you’d love to be, and going to be balanced between everything. These […]

Meatless Days – My Exclusive Collection of Meatless Recipes

Warm Asian Quinoa Salad A couple of months ago I traveled with my family to St George, UT. Many people drive by St George on the way to Zion National Park but don’t stop to shop their cute downtown much less look for vegan food. After shopping in one of the antique shops in downtown […]

Pronation, Overpronation, Underpronation, Foot Types And Choosing The Right Footwear

Today we’re going to take a detailed look into choosing the perfect shoes for you. There are specific aspects which come with choosing the right footwear such as understanding your pronation, looking at your foot type and understanding what features work best for you. Understanding pronation Pronation is quite simply the motion of your foot […]

What Is The Proper Foot Strike While Running? – My Take

When it comes to running, one of the biggest problems all athletes face is injuries. One of the most common questions asked is, “what are some ways to prevent them?” Two of the most common preventative methods are stretching before and after runs, and  doing exercises to strengthen weak muscles. One of the more recent […]

How To Choose Running Shoes – Questions To Ask Yourself

By Ed. Ramos. When people came to running shoe store I used to work in, the most commonly asked question was “what shoe would you suggest I wear?” How to choose running shoes is definitely hard. The question is loaded because there is so much I don’t know about the person. Here are some questions I […]

3 Basic Ways to Determining Your Foot Arch Type to Pick Running Shoes

By Ed. Ramos. When I used to work in a running shoe store people used to come in and ask what shoe would be best for them. The first thing I did is ask them what their arch type was. If they didn’t know what they were (which most didn’t) I would go through 3 basic […]