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VO2 Max And Its Impact On Your Running

If you have been a part of the running community for any time, you have probably heard about VO2 Max. Some runners will post pictures of their Garmin watch’s VO2 Max readings on social media and, in many cases, obsess over their score.But is VO2 Max that important to runners? In this article, I discuss […]

How To Pull Yourself Out Of A Running Funk

Do you sometimes find yourself in a running funk? Do you have a deep-down desire to train, but often just feel “bleh” or like skipping workouts? Maybe you’ve found yourself in a frustrating cycle where you start running only to walk away from it for weeks or months at a time before getting started yet again.In […]

Training For Your First 5K, Part 2: Staying Motivated

Hey there, and welcome back to the Training For Your First 5K series! Last week, I went over making the time to train. It can be quite a challenge to fit your training runs into your busy schedule, but once you’ve figured it out, it’s onto the next hurdle: staying motivated.Motivation vs WillpowerFrom Google: mo · […]

Training For Your First 5K, Part 1: Making the Time to Train

Hey everyone! Welcome to my very first blog post on the RunBuzz site. I’m so excited to be here and to have the opportunity to present this 5-part series on training for your first 5K. Each week, I’ll cover a common challenge for beginning runners and review some strategies for staying on track throughout the […]

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How To Select A Waterproof GPS Running Watch. IPX6, IPX7, or IPX8?

Question:I am looking to purchase a waterproof GPS running watch. I occasionally do triathlons and need a GPS watch that has a waterproof rating that will support swimming, yet versatile enough to train for marathons and long runs. I see running watches that have various IPX and ATM ratings. What exactly do these mean and […]