As I’m sure you know, runners are always told that they need to strengthen their core, hips and glutes in order to be better runners, remain uninjured, run faster, etc. I, for one, have been telling you that for years. And for years I’ve been hearing back from runners that, yes, they knew that, but […]
Let’s Run Faster! 40+ Tips and Workouts to Help Increase Your Speed
If you ask any runner what they would like to improve about their running, chances are most would answer that they’d like to run faster. It’s kind of a metric for improvement. When you start running you just want to be able to run. Once you can run, the next goal is to run faster. […]
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 […]
The Art (and some science) of the Marathon Taper
Marathon training is hard. Very hard. You are pushing your body to its limits, running mileage that makes your friends’ jaws drop, training intensively for months, working toward the goal of finishing that 26.2 miles with pride. Whether you’re an elite athlete trying to win, an age group champion trying to set a new personal […]
Your First Marathon: 26.2 Tips for Training (and Completing) Your First 26.2
If you saw last week’s post you know that I signed up for what will be my 40th marathon in January 2025. That post was about returning to the marathon after a few year’s layoff. One of the tips I shared was to think more like a beginner than an intermediate. Since it’s been over […]
10 Ways to Cause a Running Injury
It’s one of the worst things that can happen to a runner. Your training is going great, you feel stronger every day. Your race is in a month or so and you know you are capable of a PR. Then, it happens. Out of the blue, it seems, you are suddenly dealing with a running […]
