February 10, 2015
I already talked about how to conquer your fear of hills. Hills are actually a great way to get a better running workout. By incorporating hills into […]
April 12, 2015
Whether it is a 5K or a marathon, it is wise to taper if you want peak performance. If you are newer to running, the 5K […]
April 30, 2015
There’s nothing like setting a goal and then accomplishing it. Try to set goals that are manageable, reasonable and that have a definite timeline. Just saying: […]
May 21, 2015
The importance of rest and recovery cannot be overemphasized in any training plan. There are many factors that go into each individual such as regular miles […]
June 29, 2015
I preach rest and recovery almost as much as I preach having a specific running schedule that builds you to your next goal. Training schedules are […]
October 6, 2015
There are various levels of “obstacle course” style challenges, and they all test your ability in different ways. If you are not in shape, you will […]
October 12, 2015
There are moments in every race where you have a chance to pass someone in a race. But when? Is it too soon? Let’s go over […]
October 17, 2015
If you’re not ready, you probably won’t do it….. That goes for everything really, but especially for an early morning run, it’s paramount to be ready […]
November 11, 2015
Protein is the key ingredient in muscle growth, repair and recovery. As a runner, you constantly tire your muscles with all the runs you do. Your […]
December 20, 2015
“Why do I need a running coach? I can join a gym and the trainer will help me and find all these plans on-line that tell me exactly what […]
April 3, 2016
You might remember where you started – that first track meet, that first step….somehow you became a runner. But you all have friends that say, “I’ll […]
April 24, 2016
You made the step to start….whatever the reason is, it was personal to you….what are the pitfalls? I am quoting an article posted in Best Running […]
May 13, 2016
There has been a recent running boom since about 2005. Between 2005-2013, the number of runners finishing a race has almost doubled, from about 10,000,000 finishers […]
May 20, 2016
I have talked to so many people lately who’s first race was not a 5K or 10K, but a 1/2 marathon or marathon. Straight to the […]
June 21, 2016
I don’t have time…..it is a common statement. When you have that first child and you are balancing everything: the baby, your spouse, no sleep, your […]
July 5, 2016
You made up your mind – you are ready to start becoming a runner. What do you need to do first – do you have a […]
October 23, 2016
Eventually, as you get into running, you may either get bored of just training and training or your training partner or group begins talking about a […]
October 26, 2016
You are thinking about how tired you are all the time…there is so much to do and you can’t get to it. This is a great […]