This book was my second read of 2024. When I got it I had just finished Atomic Habits and still mooning over how amazing it was. I wasn’t expecting to be blown away again. The 5 am Club is a self-help book written by Robin Sharma. It tells an amusing, relatable, educative, and inspiring story…
Values are principles that guide our decisions and motivate our actions. They are at the core of our running journey, helping us make decisions that bring us closer to our goals. Like skills, values can be learned and developed, so do not get frustrated if you don’t have any yet. Here are 9 core values…
There are two main types of stretches, namely dynamic and static. Dynamic stretching involves moving and jumping and is performed before running to warm up your body and prevent the risk of injuries. Static stretching involves holding a stretch position after running to cool down your body and increase flexibility. According to a study by…
My partner and I enjoy running in nature. Since we’ve previously run in Karura Forest and Ngong Hills, we decided on Oloolua Forest this time. So, this guide is inspired by our experience. We used a public vehicle, but the route is the same if you use a private one. Related: My Boyfriend Confesses the…
As the name suggests, slow jogging is running slowly or taking short strides. A good pre-run warm-up activity increases your heart rate, blood flow, oxygen, and energy to run effortlessly. And, unless you’re an elite runner on race day, slow jogging is a simple and effective way to warm up and avoid the risk of…
Hi newbie? Welcome to running. You will love it here. Running regularly will improve your mood, boost your energy, strengthen your body organs, stabilize your blood pressure, help you sleep better, and help you control your weight. To ensure you enjoy all these benefits and more, here are 8 crucial things you should know when…
How often do you take part in physical activity? Physical activity is any body movement that works your muscles and requires energy. Movement is essential to your body for healthy living and aging. An excellent way to move is by running. Here are the benefits of running at least three days a week. Cardiovascular diseases…
I’m a tall girl (5’9) with a quiet personality. Right now, you’d think that’s attractive, but growing up, it wasn’t. I was often called names by fellow kids in school for being the tallest in class, which triggered my loss of self-esteem. Even so, throughout my teenage years, I had one recurring interest —fashion modeling. …
Through my experience running consistently for five years today, I know that it’s not every day that you will be motivated to run. Some days, you will even question why you run at all. That’s why you need a compelling, fulfilling reason to get you up and out on the trails even when you don’t…
It’s great to run for yourself, but even greater to run for something more than yourself. The most powerful runs are the ones we run for others. For the world. For a good cause. And with Kenya being world-renowned for consistently winning running races, it’s only fitting to support valuable causes through running. Therefore, here…