Training for a half marathon can be a daunting task, especially for those who are new to running or have never attempted such a distance before. However, with the right training plan and approach, anyone can run their fastest half marathon yet. One effective training method that has helped countless runners achieve their goals is […]
Sometimes Running is Hard
Sometimes, running is hard. That may sound like blasphemy coming from me. Yes, I’m the gung-ho coach who has run 39 marathons. The one who tells my runners to get out there and run faster. The woman who will argue the case for running against any opponent. The writer who wrote this post about why […]
11 Tips to Successfully Train for Running a Downhill Marathon
About 24 years ago I ran what would turn out to be my PR on a downhill marathon course. I had done no specific downhill training, and I suffered that last six miles. Even though it was my 15th marathon, I was so sore the next day that I could hardly walk. If I had […]
10 Minute Dynamic Warmup: 3 Steps to Activate and Mobilize Your Hips
Okay, tell me the truth. Do you warm up before you run? Or do you just head out the door and start running? I’m pretty sure the majority of runners will admit to the latter. Not enough time, they say, and yeah, I get that. We want to fill our running time with running, right? […]
5 Tips for Creating and Achieving Running and Life Goals in 2023
Have you ever felt like a failure because you failed in achieving your running and life goals for the new year? Whether you call them resolutions, goals, or plans, many people tend to start off the new year with the idea of creating some kind of change in their life. Losing weight, starting a running […]
4 Reasons Knowing Your Body Metrics Can Help Your Running
So, if you’ve been following my skin cancer journey on Instagram, you know I’ve been struggling a little through my recovery. Hence the repost from a few years ago about knowing your Body Metrics. Honestly, I will be fine, it’s just been rough this week. Here’s the Instagram reel that tells you a bit more […]
