So much fun today...let me break it down in list format for you! First things first...you may have noticed fruitionfitness.com got a little face lift! I've been planning a small redesign for some time now, and realized that since I am a one woman show I will need to roll it out in phases--as opposed to an 're-launch' type unveiling. So please bear with me as I will continue to make tweaks that bring you the best experience possible! … [Read more...]
Top 5 Tips for Running at Night + Bonus Night-Time Race Checklist!
This week was the official start of the New York State Parks Summer Run Series, a series of 8 races all around some of Long Island’s best parks and beaches. It’s a great time to not only see what Long Island has to offer, but veteran runners keep coming back for the supportive, positive atmosphere, and post-race party. Runners close out summer nights with a beer, BBQ, music, tents, laughs, and good times all around! One year there was … [Read more...]
10 Great Gifts for Runners
This post contains affiliate links to Amazon.com, including one for Amazon Prime. I don't know about you, but me and Amazon are on a first name basis and Prime gets everything I need to my door fast. If you buy from these links, I receive a small amount of compensation which I use to keep fruitionfitness.com up and running! I love writing gift guides. Not because I enjoy telling you what to buy, but because gift guides end up being my own … [Read more...]
The Complete Guide to Conquering Common Running Mistakes
The concept of running is simple--you and the road, one foot in front of the other. But even the most experienced runners fall prey to common mistakes. Learning from them, and being aware of them, is the first step to never making the same mistake again. This post contains affiliate links to stuff I absolutely love. Feel free to check it out...if you buy, I receive a very small compensation which I use to keep this … [Read more...]
11 Essential Tips to Recover Right During Marathon Training
So I'm getting into the nitty-gritty of my marathon training, and the actual running is only one piece of the puzzle. Imagine doing every single run on your training plan, only to end up injured or burnt out on race day. Of course there's no magic potion to keep runners healthy (wish I had that!), but the truth is, training for a marathon is super taxing on the body, and focusing solely on training, but not actually recovering from the … [Read more...]
