A few days ago, I received a message from a local Facebook friend (Alan and I used to coach her son in cross country). She told me that she had been talked into joining Ragnar Trail Appalachian in August. Her problem? She’s not a runner. In my opinion, this is definitely doable. Her team is […]
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 […]
12 Running Myths You May Still Believe
Running. It seems easy, doesn’t it? Put on your shoes and run out the door. I even tell my coaching clients that running is a simple sport. You don’t need much equipment besides good shoes. But wait! There are a lot of running myths out there. Should those shoes be supportive or minimal? Or should […]
7 Tips to Qualify for Boston (or Set a New PR)
It’s Spring, it’s early April, the weather is changing and you know what that means. It’s almost time for the Boston Marathon! This race has held a fascination for runners for years and many have set a goal to qualify for Boston at some point in their running journey. Running goals change as we progress […]
Building a Running Base: What it is and Why it’s so Important
In the course of writing about running and training, I have mentioned building a running base many times. I guess I took it for granted that my readers would know what the heck I was talking about, so I was surprised not too long ago when I received a comment asking exactly what I meant […]
