A number of weeks ago, I shared some of my top tips to make running easier.
It was fun: I love running, and it's cool to connect with others who do too (and hopefully bring some others around to our side!)
In that article, I shared some of the mental gymnastics and small details I do every day to keep me motivated to head out the door, but there was no room to share the running hacks I have nailed down to a fine art courtesy of apps, tools and complementary exercises.
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These were some of the most common questions I received after my first story went live, so yep, your weird 'runs 4 fun' friend is back, and this time I'm here with a list of those things I use to make things easier/more interesting.
From how to get coach-guided runs without paying a fortune to the simple podcast trick that'll keep you looking forward to the next time you lace up your shoes, here are my go-tos. And because I'm a cheapskate, they're pretty much all free, so you've got nothing to lose:
The Nike Run Club app.
When I was first starting out, and a few times over the years when I've needed a real motivation boost, the Nike Run Club app was a godsend.