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Let’s Get Down Dawg!

Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members! Download the app.

If you’re like many runners, you might feel guilty about taking a day off of running. Even though your rational side knows you should integrate cross training and rest days into your training regimen, it can be hard to quiet the voice inside telling you to go for another run. The fear of loosing your fitness and stamina can cause you to feel pressured to run, run, run.

At Women’s Running magazine, we know that cross training can play a significant role in your run progress. Strengthening your core and leg muscles without enduring the pounding of your feet striking the ground, can improve your running form and performance. One cross training activity that has become extremely popular in the last several years is yoga.

Focusing on the mind, body and breathe, yoga is a perfect combination of strength, flexibility and balance training for any runner. Your back, knees and hamstrings will welcome the stretching yoga offers and breathe a sigh of relief when they realize it is a no impact exercise.

We know that our readers are our best resource, so go ahead- tell us, how has yoga helped your running?

P.S.  Check out this great resource to find a yoga studio near you!  www.yoga.com

These Runners Were Not Prepared to Love Non-Alcoholic Beer

L. Renee Blount and Outside TV host Pat Parnell posted up at a popular trailhead, handed out free Athletic Brewing craft non-alcoholic beer, and then recorded runners’ live reactions. Want to find out what all the hype’s about? Click here to discover a world without compromise.

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