I see them at the fitness center where I work all the time. Former runners. Some of them are clients, others are members that I chat with. I’ll say something about running and they’ll say, wistfully, “I used to run.” I don’t want that to be you (or me). That’s why you should prepare when […]
5 Answers to Beginning Runners’ Questions
Today I am answering questions that I hear frequently from beginning runners. If you have a running question, please email me or leave a comment and I will be happy to answer. This post is sponsored by adidas. 5 Beginning Runners’ Questions Answered I want to start running but every time I try I get injured. […]
5 Tips for Runners to Improve Recovery During Training
If you are training for a race it’s time to start thinking not only about your training plan, but also your recovery plan. While recovery is part of any good training plan, a specific recovery strategy, a plan within the plan, will help keep you healthy and uninjured through the training and the race. […]
Feel Like Quitting? How to Overcome the Top 5 Exercise Excuses
You haven’t started your fitness program yet. Or you started it, lasted a few weeks, then quit. You know you should stick with it. You’ve heard the benefits. Plus you hate starting over every time. So, what’s your excuse? Oh, and try to be original with your exercise excuses. As a personal trainer and coach, […]
5 Tips to Increase Your Cadence to Run Faster (and Prevent Injury)
Do you want to run faster, more efficiently, with less effort, and with a reduced chance of injury? Don’t we all? There are many things you can do to improve your running, but one of the most important is to increase your cadence. Cadence, or stride rate, is how many times your feet hit the […]
9 Tips to Run a Better Race (at any distance from 5k to marathon)
Running a better race can mean different things to different people. For many, it is setting a new personal record (PR). Others want to feel good and stay strong through their event. Some want to just go out and have fun. Whatever running a better race means to you, here are some tips that will […]
