What Do You Run For?

Night Race

I love going to race events. Some of my favorites are when they are followed by great parties or entertainment. But one I haven’t tried is a night race. It’s really sounds like a great time. One that caught my attentions is the “Candlelight...

Published 04-28-2009 8:24 AM by Tara Setzer

Filed under: SC, 5K, Greenville, Night Race

Welcome to RunForWhat.com

Thank you for coming to Run For's website. We are so happy to be able to start a website that will let you learn, share and play. In case you are new to Run For, let me tell you about Our Story : Our company, Run For, was founded in January of 2009...

Published 02-12-2009 12:45 PM by Tara Setzer

Recycling Your Old Running Shoes

When I first started this website and started to think about all of the things that I've heard my friends and family Run For, one of the biggest ones was "I Run For the Earth". I know that recycling and caring for our planet is extremely...

Published 03-12-2009 8:24 AM by Tara Setzer

“How do I start running… How do I become a runner?”

“How do I start running… How do I become a runner?” I have heard these questions so much and it’s such a simple answer… Go outside and walk REALLY, REALLY FAST. Ok, I kid… but it really isn’t that hard. I became...

Published 03-02-2009 5:25 PM by Tara Setzer

Filed under: How to start running

Running Earphones

For all of you runners that can't bear ½ mile without your tunes (yes, that would be me), I wanted to share a post that I just came across from Runners World. I've had the hardest time finding some earphones that didn't pop out of my...

Published 03-25-2009 8:03 AM by Tara Setzer

The big controversy… Should Runners Cross Train?

Should you cross train? Yes. No. Yes. Sometimes. No. Yep, that's the usual arguement among runners and it is one topic that can divide the masses. Many runners think running and high mileage is the only way to go. I’ve heard others say cross...

Published 08-13-2009 8:03 AM by Tara Setzer

Filed under: Cross training

Energy Gels

I did a post earlier this week on some marathon essentials that you'll want to make sure you have when going out for your next event. One of the items that most folks like to have when doing an event like a half marathon or marathon are energy gels...

Published 07-31-2009 8:50 AM by Tara Setzer

Girls Weekend/ Guys Weekend Getaway - Race For It

I just had a weekend reunion with some of my best friends from college. We went away and had a great time. We relaxed, ate and drank (too much). Ah carpe diem... when I got home, I realized two things 1. I really don’t enjoy spending my entire weekend...

Published 04-16-2009 9:21 AM by Tara Setzer

Map Your Run

I am a true believer of having goals and meeting them when you are running. One thing that I think is important for that is to Map Your Run. There are so many great online tools to help you map your runs now. I was just looking at a few and they really...

Published 03-05-2009 6:19 AM by Tara Setzer

Stay Safe While Running

The key to a good run is a safe run . Running is such a positive activity, but there are times when a runner has been put in a bad situation. The best advice is run with a friend. If you can't run with someone else the most important thing is to be...

Published 03-11-2009 9:39 AM by Tara Setzer

Filed under: Tips for running safely, Safe Run

Too old to run? I think not...

I hear it too often: "I'm too old to run". Well apparently that is not the case. Check out the story below and you will truely be inspired. http://www.hgazette.com/sports/local_story_063125430.html Looks like no more excuses for you!

Published 03-04-2009 12:42 PM by Tara Setzer

Filed under: Too Old To Run

Elizabeth Road Race in Charlotte, NC

We will have a booth at the 23rd Annual Elizabeth 8K Road Race in Charlotte. It is Saturday, March 28, 2009 at 8:00am. We will be there from 6:30am - 10:30am. We are so excited about participating in this race. We will have all of our shirts for sale...

Published 02-22-2009 6:22 AM by Tara Setzer

Filed under: Elizabeth 8K Race, Charlotte, Running Event, NC

2010 Running Resolution #2

I’ve spent a great deal of time these past two years dealing with injuries directly related to tightness in my hip flexors. The lack of flexibility in my hips caused my stride to adjust to the point where I actually moved my own hips out of alignment...

Published 01-07-2010 1:47 PM by StaceyK

It's more than physical! How to prep mentally for your runs.

This is a week of preparation for many – we’re all cleaning our houses for incoming guests, hitting the grocery stores for our feast necessities and getting our decorations ready. And for all of us taking advantage of Thanksgiving Day runs...

Published 11-24-2009 2:36 PM by StaceyK

RunFor Might Not Be Up For This Challenge...

There are some running events that might be TOO much for me to handle. I don't see myself ever qualifying for Boston (a fact I've grown comfortable with); I don't know if an ultramarathon would do me in; and I'm certain that the Krispy...

Published 03-04-2010 9:46 AM by StaceyK