I’m sure I’ve told you this before, but I met (and married) my husband Alan at the Tram Road Challenge. We were standing on opposite sides of the finish line, cheering on the other runners, after we’d finished the race. We chatted a little and it so happened he won a dinner for two at […]
The Long Run: Tips and Tools for Going the Distance
Today I wanted to share some tips and my favorite tools for the long run. Generally speaking, the long run is the most important key to your marathon or half marathon training. Yes, you can slog through it, but using some of these tips can help make it more pleasant and even more beneficial to […]
Train Smarter Not Harder: 5 Ways to PR Running Three Days a Week
Personal Record. PR. It has a nice ring to it, doesn’t it? For many runners, setting a personal best time in a race is their ultimate goal. It also may seem unattainable, requiring hours and days of training that just aren’t possible for some athletes. While running five or six days a week may seem […]
Coach Debbie Recommends: My Favorite Running Gear, Clothing, Fuel and More
Happy Global Running Day! This is pretty much my favorite holiday because it means I get to talk about running all day! Oh, hmm, well l guess I already do that but it’s still one of my favorite holidays. Today, let’s talk about running gear. I frequently get asked about my favorite running gear. From […]
11 Tips to Crush Your Ragnar Trail Race
A few days ago, I received a message from a local Facebook friend (Alan and I used to coach her son in cross country). She told me that she had been talked into joining Ragnar Trail Appalachian in August. Her problem? She’s not a runner. In my opinion, this is definitely doable. Her team is […]
12 Essential Tips that will Help You Avoid Running Injuries
With many people starting to train for races coming in the spring, it’s a good time to think about what you should be doing right now to help you avoid running injuries later. This is especially the case because many runners have cut down their mileage and training because, well, because they’ve had nothing to […]