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The half marathon is becoming an increasingly popular distance. This training plan will help you achieve a sub-2 hour finish for the 13.1-mile route. Health-driven half marathoners versus ego-driven marathoners The marathon madness of recent years has morphed into a half marathon craze. More and more road races at this distance pop up every year. [...] The post So You Want to Run a...

Monitoring your heart rate on a regular basis is a good idea in order to keep tabs on your training. Keep reading to learn more about the different ways of doing so. Why should you monitor your heart rate? Your heart rate is a good indication of how much effort you’re putting into a workout. [...] The post Finger On The Pulse: 5 Ways...

Physical activity, stress, rest and sleep. Each has a discernible impact on your ability to keep pace, tackle challenges, and adapt to your environment. Garmin’s new Body Battery™, powered by the Firstbeat analytics engine, brings each of these elements together to form a simple, easy-to-follow reporting of your body’s energy levels. Based on feedback from [...] The post How Garmin’s Body Battery Can Teach...