Happy Global Running Day! This is pretty much my favorite holiday because it means I get to talk about running all day! Oh, hmm, well l guess I already do that but it’s still one of my favorite holidays. Today, let’s talk about running gear. I frequently get asked about my favorite running gear. From […]
11 Tips to Crush Your Ragnar Trail Race
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 […]
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 […]
