Sweet Commute

A sweet commute. However you are getting there

Can I run or cycle to work every day?

Running or cycling to work each day may seem contrary to the advice found in most training plans. Running or cycling to work each day can have many health and fitness benefits if approached the right way. Should I run or cycle every day? Running or cycling every day is achievable. You need to consider whether you want to, or if it is logistically possible. Check your motivation for your running or cycling commute.

Posted by Evolved Inspired on Saturday, August 31, 2019

How to Commute to work by bike

Plan a better way to get to work. Avoiding congestion and saving some dollars have the added bonus of improving fitness and health. Cycling is worth approximately $6.2billion to the US economy, with a growing adult participation rate. Becoming part of the commuting club makes you part of a wider and growing community of non-recreational cyclists. Make sure you have the right plans and essential commuting gear in place to own your next trip to work.

Posted by Evolved Inspired on Monday, August 19, 2019

Beat the commute by running to work

The daily commute to work can be a frustrating car imprisoned waste of precious hours. Or it can be a great chance to get your running shoes and start the day in a productive, healthy and invigorating way. Running to work in the morning is a sure-fire way to start the day on your terms. The health benefits of regular steady paced runs are substantial whether you are a recreational or more competitive runner.

Posted by Evolved Inspired on Tuesday, August 13, 2019

What to do if I get a puncture on my bike going to work

The dread of a puncture stops many beginners from relying on their bike to get to work. With a little insight and some planning, punctures can be both a rare and stress-free event. The risk of punctures is largely over-stated and easy to fix. After a spate of punctures on one of my commuter bikes (old mountain bike) I did a little head-scratching and some information searching. My son was having at least a couple of punctures a month on his KMart bike.

Posted by Evolved Inspired on Sunday, August 11, 2019

How to stay safe running your commute.

Let someone else know. Always let someone know when you are leaving and your route. This way at least someone else knows about where you went and your route if something happens to you. It can be a room-mate, partner, friend – it doesn’t matter who as long as it is someone who will follow it up if they don’t hear back from you. Don’t forget to let them know when you arrive at your destination.

Posted by Ian (Race Runner and Collector of Bling) on Sunday, August 11, 2019

The fastest way to dry running shoes

Don’t let wet running shoes upset your plans. Need to get back on your feet quickly, try the techniques below to get your running shoes dry in time for your next run. Drying techniques for your running shoes Newspaper method, an old. but slow favourite Hairdryer, a quick solution when done with care. See our top tip to accelerate this drying process Tumble Dryer, fast, but expensive and noisy method Hand dryer, the work commute fallback Leaf Blower, unwieldy but surprisingly effective Drying techniques to never try Drying running shoes in the microwave Drying running shoes in the oven Office paper, this paper is coated and none-absorbant, stealing the last of the printer paper will make you pretty unpopular too!

Posted by Evolved Inspired on Saturday, August 10, 2019

How to stop my running gear stinking out the Office

Running to work every day is a great way to avoid the hassle of a congested commute while keeping fit and healthy. Stinky running gear, however, can start to make us a little unpopular in the office. Why do our running clothes start to stink and how can we stop it? Top tips to help keep your running clothes stink-free Wash your running clothes as soon as possible after your run If your workplace has anywhere to dry your clothes, use it.

Posted by Evolved Inspired on Friday, August 9, 2019

How to choose the right headlamp for running to work

Being able to see where you are going and being visible to other road users is critical for that early morning or winter commute to work. Here are the top considerations to help you choose the right headlamp for city commuting. Essential steps in choosing the right headlamp 100 to 200-lumen output (brightness) recommended. Grab a brightness-adjustable 200 plus lumen headlamp if you do the occasional trail run Choose a battery type that suits you, single-use, rechargeable or USB rechargeable Choose a headlamp that has a runtime of at least 20 hours For running, other than having a few brightness settings and having some water resistance, additional features such as strobe and red lights are unnecessary Stick to well-proven brands, Petzl, Black Diamond or Fenix Look for IPX6 rating minimum, IPX7 as a preferred water resistance standard Running to work in the dark Runners are generally moving more slowly than cyclists.

Posted by Evolved Inspired on Friday, August 9, 2019

Best Way to Travel to Avoid City Congestion

The average American spends 42 hours a year stuck in congestion. From Uber and Lyft to congestion charge beating electric cars, cycling running. All promise a convenient way to travel. But which help the most to keep our cities moving and our commutes hassle-free? What is the best way to travel to avoid city congestion? Travelling to work in the city can be a challenge in car-centric city design. Thankfully there are a few options to make your commute less stressful and even fun.

Posted by Evolved Inspired on Thursday, August 8, 2019

Can I Still Run to Work in Winter?

Winter commutes are great. The shorter days and less predictable weather provide a few extra challenges and planning. Can I still run to work in winter? Hell YES! Running in winter weather Winter provides a few curveballs to the work commute. Shorter daylight hours, less predictable weather, to name a couple. Depending on your location, however, winter commutes can provide a welcome break from heat and sun. Key tips for your winter running commute

Posted by Evolved Inspired on Sunday, August 4, 2019