As both a runner and a running coach, I know a lot about the importance of having a coach to help you train for an important race or to help you reach a goal. In fact, as I prepare to train for my 40th marathon, I know first hand about needing a coach. I’m very […]
Your Running Resource: The Best Running Posts from Coach Debbie
Here it is, all in one place. All the running posts I’ve ever written! I realized, as I was putting this post together, that I have written a lot about running! I hope that you will find this post to be a useful running resource that you can refer back to when you have a […]
My Year in Running
When we first discussed the theme “My Year in Running” for this linkup, I laughed. What year in running? This pandemic year has shut down almost all races, caused us to avoid group runs, and changed the way we look at running (running as therapy, anyone?). The more I thought about it, though, the more […]
A Different Type of Track Workout to get you Stronger & Faster
As runners, we frequently say things like, “I need to do some strength training,” or “I need to improve my core strength,” or “I really should do some speed work.” What if you could do a track workout that included all of that at one time? Now that would be a different type of track […]
8 Essential Strength Exercises for Runners with a Workout
I have to admit that currently all my workouts are done indoors and at home. But, I love to work out outdoors and can hardly wait until the weather cools down enough here in the desert to do so. Whether you’re inside or out, using a dumbbell or a rock, these essential strength exercises can […]
How Runners Can Use a Massage Gun for Movement Prep
Over the weekend I attended Therabody University. Well, virtually, anyway. Therabody University was a four-hour course designed for personal trainers to provide information about using the Theragun to help our clients, as well as for our own use. Today, I want to share how runners can use their massage gun for movement prep. This post […]
