They told you running was a simple sport, didn’t they? That as long as you had a decent pair of shoes you could just head out and run? Then you thought you’d try racing. You started thinking about getting faster, maybe you had your first injury. Then maybe the marathon beckoned, or an ultra. You […]
The Benefits of Running: Surviving and Thriving in 2020
If you’re not a runner but have friends who run, you may have heard them say things recently like, “thank God for running!” And you may think, well, I know they like it but isn’t that taking it a bit far? I’m here to tell you, no, actually that may be an understatement, especially during […]
What I Learned at IDEA World and How It Will Affect Your Running
I’m just back from the IDEA World Virtual Convention and I’m all jazzed up with excitement about what I learned in my sessions. Well, just back isn’t exactly correct since I never really went anywhere, but I am excited to share some of the things I learned with you. And yes, even though my sessions […]
The Top 5 Most Embarrassing Running Questions Answered
As a coach, both to teenage cross country runners and adults training for all distances, I get a lot of questions about how to train, dress, what kind of shoes to wear, etc. Sometimes, though, a runner will approach me hesitantly, almost secretively, and whisper something like, “um, coach? I, um, have a question.” Voice […]
My Favorite Self-Care Tools Plus Tips to Use Them
I talk a lot about self-care, especially stretching, foam rolling, and vibration therapy, with a little massage and assisted stretching thrown in. While self-care may sound indulgent, it is actually one of the most important things runners can do to improve performance, reduce the risk of injury, and simply move better. With that in mind, […]
The Best Running Tips Ever. 20 Great Tips for Beginners to the Elite
I have shared a lot of running tips over the years. Everything from how to start running, injury prevention tips, running your first half marathon or marathon, to how to stay motivated and mentally strong. I thought it would be fun to take the best points of all of those posts and share them together […]
