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Summer. The time for BBQs, green grass, warm weather and race-cations! We are counting down our top picks in each category for great summer races. Read on and grab one of our race discount codes so you can run with us and #spotthelush! The living is easy at these races. Here is why we love … Continue reading Best Bets for Summer Races
We did it now! We dove head-first into the deep end and started a Video Channel. We'll be discussing our favorite races, drinks and general running related topics. We have some special guests lined up to share their tips as well. Head on over to YouTube to subscribe to our channel so you won't miss a … Continue reading Running Lushes Video Channel Launch
Last Sunday, we ran the Sasquatch Racing - Rattlesnake Ramble trail race in the hills of China Camp State Park in San Rafael, CA. This is our 3rd year running this race and the third time is a charm! This race has 5k, 10k and Half Marathon distances. This year the Running Lushes ran the … Continue reading Rattlesnake Ramble Trail Race Recap
Last weekend, we posted our flat runner pic, prayed that the rain would stay away and showed up at the start line of the Represent Running 408k (8k) race in San Jose. The race start was at the SAP center and the race start had a party vibe with the music rocking and everyone getting … Continue reading 408k San Jose Race Recap
There is a great new race by Represent Running (the same folks that bring you 408k, 415k Across the Bay, Silicon Valley Half and East Bay 510k) going down on March 17, 2019. The first annual Shamrock Run in San Jose is a family friendly 5k, 10k and kids race with a mostly flat course … Continue reading San Jose Shamrock Run – Race Spotlight
We are beyond excited to be joining the 2019 Decathlon Represent Running team again in 2019! Join us for this amazing series of races in the Bay Area! Decathlon USA and Represent Running have partnered up to bring you the best gear and races to the bay area this year. Read more about this on … Continue reading 2019 Decathlon Represent Running Ambassadors
Stuff happens. We all know that running makes us susceptible to certain types of injuries such as tendonitis, patella femoral syndrome and plantar fascitis to name a few. We can also get injured by falling, especially on trails where the terrain is uneven, or when we are fatigued. But nothing prepared me for what just … Continue reading Stuff Happens When You Run
If you're like us, there were races you've read about or your friends ran and you're thinking, "I REALLY want to run that race next year!". For the past few weeks, the Running Lushes have been in planning mode for our 2019 race year, and we want to share our secrets for planning a good … Continue reading Race Planning for Runners 2019
This past Wednesday, the Running Lushes participated in the Run Local 408 "Miles of Murals Run". Run Local 408 is a new running crew from Represent Running/San Jose 408k that will be hosting free runs every Wednesday at 6pm throughout San Jose. The kickoff was a great tour of the murals in downtown San Jose. The … Continue reading Run Local 408 Miles of Murals Run
Many of us runners follow training plans that include "rest or cross train" on certain days of the week; however, we may be more inclined to "rest" than "cross train" with other activities on a consistent basis. But cross training is critical for runners to aid in muscle recovery, and it can also improve cardiovascular … Continue reading Cross Training in the Karate Dojo
