Ah, the marathon. Twenty six point two miles of wonder, joy, and things waiting to go wrong. It’s hard to have a perfect race, but there are some things (in addition to following your training plan) that you can do to make your experience as successful as possible. Start by avoiding these common marathon mistakes […]
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 […]
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? […]
7 Simple Tips for Running an Awesome Second Marathon
You Did It! You are a marathoner! It was hard, it was exciting, it may even have been grueling, but you did it. After a few days spent rejoicing, sharing your experience, showing off your medal, and impressing your coworkers, you may be thinking, “What’s next?” Okay, so maybe you will deal first with your […]
13.1 Tips to Help You Run Your Best Half Marathon
While the marathon seems to be a goal for many runners, the half marathon is still the most popular race distance in the United States. Yes, the marathon provides a multitude of challenges, but training to run your best half marathon is tough as well, and not preparing properly can lead to a bad race […]
10 Tips That Will Make You a Better Runner
Everybody wants to be a better runner, right? The thing is, everyone may have a slightly different definition of what being a better runner means to them. For many, being a better runner means being a faster runner. For others, it means they can run without injury. And for still others, being a better runner […]
