Whenever a runner has a hilly race to run, the focus is on the uphill, not on running downhill. After all, that’s the hard part, right? Running uphill makes your heart pound, your lungs burn, and your legs scream. So you prepare for such a challenging event by uphill training, getting stronger and more adept […]
8 Reasons the Half Marathon is the Perfect Race Distance
I want to talk about my favorite race distance, the half marathon, and why it is perfect for me, and possibly for you too. Plus I’m sharing a half-specific speed workout. Prior to 2020, based on surveys by Running USA, the half marathon was the fastest-growing distance in racing. While the most recent survey (2017) […]
It’s Taper Time! How to Make the Most of your Half Marathon Taper
You’ve worked hard. You’ve followed your training plan, did all those long runs, that speed work, and now you’re about two weeks out from your race. You’re not done yet, though. The final part of your training starts now. It’s time for your half marathon taper. Many runners fear that they will lose fitness by […]
Practical Tips for Improving Running Form
I have written that working on running form is one of the 18 Game-Changing Habits that runners should adopt in order to run better. Improving running form can help you run faster, farther, and decrease your risk of injury. Here are some practical tips, drills, and suggestions that will help you understand running form and take […]
Runner’s Workout 5 Exercises to Strengthen Your Entire Body
Here’s a quick little workout that will challenge your core, balance, and overall strength. Yes, it’s a great runner’s workout, but everyone will benefit from this fun challenge. Even today, many runners stick to running alone as their primary workout. While I completely understand (I did that for years), strength training needs to be a […]
Take Your Speed Workout OFF the Track
I Hate Love My Speed Workout! Going to the track and running a speed workout is one of the things that defines us as runners. Next to distance runs, track intervals are probably one of the most popular workouts that a runner takes part in. After all, once we pass the beginner phase of running, […]
