Discover Forest Park: A Haven for Runners in St. Louis When it comes to finding a runner’s paradise, Forest Park in St. Louis is a hidden gem that surpasses expectations. Spanning an impressive 1,371 acres, this urban oasis is even larger than New York City’s famed Central Park. With its enchanting trails, breathtaking vistas, and abundant wildlife, Forest Park beckons …
At Big River, we offer our training programs for free because we want as many people as possible to experience the benefits of training with a group like the following: Motivation – when the going gets tough during a long run, you are less likely to quit, stop or slow down if you are running with others. Accountability – with …
Starting to run or re-starting to run can be intimidating and difficult to do on your own. Now is the time to get started with the support of a group and coaches. No more excuses! If you have you always wanted to “be a runner” or find a love for running, we’ve got the perfect program for you. Big River START 5k …
Starting to run or re-starting to run can be intimidating and difficult to do on your own. Now is the time to get started with the support of a group and coaches. No more excuses! If you have you always wanted to “be a runner” or find a love for running, we’ve got the perfect program for you. Big River START 5k …
Nutrition while training for long distances races is tricky, but necessary. We’ve assembled some advice from local experts to help you find a formula for success! Jason Holroyd – Big River Racing Team Head Coach Practice what you intend to do the night before and during the marathon on the majority of your long runs. This allows your system to …
Why should you train for a 10k with Big River Running? Let these past START 10K participants tell you why! “It gave me all the tools I needed to be successful in running the entire 10K. The program was absolutely awesome. The coaches were encouraging, positive, great resources, motivating, and great role models.” “Thank you so much! Every coach involved …
Most people exercise to impact their physical health, perhaps to get stronger, lose weight, reduce the risk of heart disease, lower blood pressure and so on. But many people don’t realize exercise can have a positive impact on mental health as well. There are physical reasons, in the form of chemical reactions and releases, that allow people to experience stress …
The weekly group run has been a tradition at Big River Running for the last 11 years! We know life gets busy and it can be hard to find time to run or stay motivated. We’ve got the perfect fix – the Monday Night Group Runs at the South City and University City stores. Take the guesswork out of when you might run and …
Rest and recovery tends to be an underrated and unappreciated aspect of training. Everyone talks about his or her super long long run or really hard workout. People talk about the glorious parts of running, but not about stuff like recovery runs, foam rolling, nutrition, days off or sleep. The basic science behind improving your fitness level is by performing …
Water is the most essential nutrient to human life. Staying hydrated is vital for both immediate physical and mental performance as well as long term overall health. H2O is essential for certain chemical reactions, maintaining thermoregulation, and lubricant to keep the body moving smoothly. Proper hydration during the summer months is even more important albeit more difficult due to the …
