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Getting Rid of Muscle Soreness after a Run

Muscle Soreness is a sensation of acute pain in the muscle due to inflammation and temporary breakdown of the muscle, especially after eccentric exercise. If you notice pain after physical activity, don’t worry, it is inevitable. However, there are several techniques and foods to help prevent muscle soreness. Pain in the muscles that do not […]

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How Running Helps Mental Health

Physical exercise has numerous health benefits. Whenever you exercise, chemicals (endorphins and serotonin) are secreted in your brain to improve your mood. An exercise like running helps mental health and runners liken the chemical releases to what is known as a runner’s high. Your heart pumps blood through your body faster, and your respiratory system […]

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What are Virtual Races, and Why Should You Participant in Them?

When the pandemic ravaged regular marathons, virtual marathons stepped in to help runners maintain their running schedules. Virtual races at The Running Bug involve a paid registration and reward like any regular race. However, their participants simultaneously run from their respective locations instead of gathering at one. Allow us to give you several reasons to participate in a […]

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How To Breathe Your Way To Being A Better Runner

You can breathe your way to being a better runner with the right tips and be on your way to becoming a better runner. Breathing is natural, but the right breathing technique for running? That can take a little practice. It goes without saying that running can cause shortness of breath, but breathing too shallow […]

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Light Up your Winter Runs

Now that the clocks have gone back, there is no denying that winter is well and truly on its way. With daylight hours reduced and a definite nip in the air, it’s by no means time to put your trainers away, but a reminder to get prepared for the season ahead! How to Prepare for […]

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Safe Running During Lockdown

Are you looking for how to start safe running during lockdown? Find out in this article the essential things to follow Since the pandemic, most of us have been living our day-to-day lives within our homes. Covid-19 shut the world from going outside, and when we need to go out, we wear a mask and […]

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Training for Your First Virtual Race

Useful tips on preparing for your first virtual race With the majority of big races cancelled, it has to be said that 2020 has been disappointing for those of us who enjoy the atmosphere and adrenaline of race day. That doesn’t mean you need to hang up your trainers, though. With an increasing number of […]