One of the great things about being a runner, a running coach, and a running blogger, is that I have a wide circle of running friends. So when I took to social media recently to ask fellow runners and coaches what were their top running tips for beginners, they were quick to answer. The […]
11 Tips Plus My Favorite Tools for Staying Safe on the Run
November is National Running Safety Month! That makes it a great time to talk about what we can do to make sure that we are staying safe on the run. This post contains affiliate links. I have a special awareness of staying safe on the run. It’s been over 25 years, but I was once […]
8 Race Day Tips for a Successful Marathon
While much of marathon training focuses on preparing to run 26.2 miles it is important to have a race day plan too. After all, you’ve just spent anywhere from four to six months in an intensive effort to run a successful marathon. You had a training plan, followed it, did all your workouts, you’ve tapered, […]
Upper Back and Shoulder Workout for Runners
Do you ever have upper back pain when you run? Do you run with the best possible posture? Today we’re talking about how you can strengthen your upper back and shoulders. Read on for the workout. While we all know that strength training is vital for runners, the focus is frequently on the muscles of […]
Stupid Running Questions and Comments that All Runners Get Asked
I would be the first person to say that there is no such thing as a stupid running question. That is if a runner is asking it. However, as many runners already know, there seems to be no end to the stupid running questions that we get asked by non-runners. Stupid Running Questions Honestly, I […]
10 Tips to Run Your Fastest 5k. Plus 2 Workouts
After a year of no racing and consequently little training, you may be thinking about what you can do now that racing is starting up again. Here’s an idea, how about training to run your fastest 5k? It doesn’t just happen, you know. It takes planning, hard work, and dedication to train properly for a […]
