Tips for Staying Safe When Running Alone

Hi everyone! My name is Joe Stilin and I train and compete full-time for Soleus sponsored Zap Fitness, an elite running team based in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. I ran for Princeton University and the University of Texas during my college years, and I now enjoy the professional runner lifestyle immensely…

Tips and Tricks

Hello there! My name is Johnny Crain, I am a professional distance runner for ZAP-Fitness/Reebok. My goal today is to help give you guys some tips and advice on preparing for a race! I wanted to talk a little bit about the mental side of preparing for a race. The physical side of running I…

Becoming a Runner

Blog post submitted by Aaron Nelson, ZAP Fitness runner. When does one become a runner? Is it the moment we finish our first race, or the first time we lace up the shoes and head out the door for a run? I have been running and training competitively for nine years now. During my time…

The Do’s and Don’ts of Race Day Success

Hello readers, first, I would like to take a sentence or two to introduce myself. My name is Matt McClintock, recent graduate of Purdue University, and current long distance runner for the Soleus sponsored club ‘Reebok ZAP Fitness’. I am writing this blog to not only give you a little insight into how those of…

Running Lingo 101

Hey there guys and gals. My name is Andrew Colley and I am your liaison in charge of keeping you hip and with the times when it comes to running terms you need to know. You already have your killer Soleus watches, so you have to match your style with some cool lingo. Get ready…

Four Fast Breakfasts for Runners

I like to keep my meals simple. Easy ingredients, easy preparation, easy cleanup, yet of course still remaining nutritious. Below are a few of my regular go-to breakfast or lunch options that fit the above requirements and most importantly taste great! The bonus is that all can easily be packed away in the morning for…

Too serious to run with music? Don’t Click This Post.

Do you listen to music when you’re running? Is your playlist important to you? Or do you prefer silence, focusing on your pace or surroundings? Well, we take just as much time putting together a playlist as we do coordinating our outfit! We understand some serious runners might look down on us for listening to music while…