As a certified running coach, I love to coach beginners of all ages. It brings me joy both as an instructor and as a runner to help introduce people to this sport that we all love. While running can be as simple as putting one foot in front of the other and moving forward, there […]
The Top 17 Running Tips for Beginners
One of the great things about being a runner, a running coach, and a running blogger, is that I have a wide circle of running friends. So when I took to social media recently to ask fellow runners and coaches what were their top running tips for beginners, they were quick to answer. The […]
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 […]
11 Tips Plus My Favorite Tools for Staying Safe on the Run
November is National Running Safety Month! That makes it a great time to talk about what we can do to make sure that we are staying safe on the run. This post contains affiliate links. I have a special awareness of staying safe on the run. It’s been over 25 years, but I was once […]
Marathon Training: 5 Race Day Rules to Help You Reach Your Goal
You’ve done the training, you’ve tapered properly, you’ve cleaned up your nutrition habits and now you are toeing the line in your new running outfit and shoes ready to set a new PR or qualify for the Boston Marathon. Before you get there, though, it might be a good idea to take a moment to […]
Prepare When You’re Young to Keep Running When You’re Old
I see them at the fitness center where I work all the time. Former runners. Some of them are clients, others are members that I chat with. I’ll say something about running and they’ll say, wistfully, “I used to run.” I don’t want that to be you (or me). That’s why you should prepare when […]