Recently, we discussed Training for a Downhill Marathon, which gave you tips on the importance of downhill training. Today, we’re talking about how to conquer a hilly race (of any distance). Since what goes up generally must come down, there will be downhill training involved. You might want to refer back to this post for […]
Train to Run Your Fastest Half Marathon: Tips and Strategies for Optimal Performance
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 […]
My 5 Marathon Bucket List (and Reverse List)
You guys know that I’ve run a lot of marathons, right? Thirty-nine at this point. I’ve done great destination races, many more that were close to home, but because I’ve done some races many times, there are quite a few that I haven’t had a chance to do. Today I picked five races that are […]
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 […]
“Workout” is Not a Verb and Other Grammar Gripes
I like to bring this post out every year or so because people are still not listening! One of my major grammar gripes, the one that originally inspired me to write this post, is the use of the word “workout” as a verb. I see it all the time. “I am going to go workout […]
