Ask-A-Salty: Running Underwear

Ask-a-Salty is a feature we offer to answer any questions that you have about running.  If you have a question for us, just click on ‘Ask-a-Salty’ link right above the Salty Running banner, and submit your question. Or if that’s too hard, just click here. Our most recent question came from Amanda: Just curious of your choice (brand/style) of underwear for running? I’m struggling with finding the right one and more » Read more

Ask-a-Salty: Harnessing the Post-Marathon Bounce

Ask-a-Salty is the feature where you tell us what you want to read. If you have a question for the Salty Bloggers visit the “Ask-a-Salty” tab above the banner or go here. Today’s brilliant question comes from Michelle: I’m thinking ahead … I’d like to train for a sub-20 5k after Boston. I plan to take 2-3 weeks off of training and then jump back into marathon training at the beginning of more » Read more

Ask-A-Salty: Losing Weight While Training

Salty Reader Diane asks: Dear Spice Rack:  Do you know where I can find what caloric intake I need while training for my half, that will allow me to lose some pounds in the process. I don’t want to eat too little and be starving, yet would like to shed some excess weight. Thank you!!! Diane’s question is actually one we hear all the time, and technically since weight loss more » Read more

Ask-a-Salty – Chafing

Ask-a-Salty is the feature that answers your burning questions about running. If you have a question, you can contact us by clicking on the “Ask-a-Salty” above the R and U of the banner. Or for the convenience-lovers among us, you can just click here. Today’s question comes from BG in California who asks: Is there a way to heal an under arm chafe fast … Ouch! How can I avoid this more » Read more

Ask-a-Salty – Training From One Marathon to the Next

Ask-a-Salty is the nifty feature where you ask the questions and we give you the answers. If you have a question about training, racing or running in general ask us here and maybe you’ll be featured in our next Ask-a-Salty post! Today’s question comes from Jackie who,  like Mint, just ran a big PR in Chicago. (Big congrats, Jackie!!!) She asks: Chicago was my second marathon, I have my third marathon on more » Read more

Ask-a-Salty: Marathon Strategy for Carrying Gels and Hydration

And we’re back with our second installment of Ask-a-Salty: the feature where…surprise! you ask questions and we answer them for you. If you have a question you’d like to ask, check out this page! Today’s questions come from Jen P. who asks: Hi Salties! One thing I have been thinking about lately is how do many racers carry their gels?  I was curious what the Salties might have to say. more » Read more

Ask-a-Salty: Increasing Speed, Pregnant Marathons, Ball of Foot Pain

Woohoo! A new Salty feature! Ask-a-Salty is where you ask the questions and we give you the answers! Just look at the top of this page and you’ll see the “Ask-a-Salty” link. Just click and ask away and maybe you’ll be featured in our next installment! Of course with our Ask-a-Salty feature, as with any post on the site, readers are encouraged to weigh in with their input in the more » Read more