It’s mid-May, the weather is heating up, and it’s time for my annual “Smart Summer Running Tips” post. Planning ahead and preparing for warmer days will definitely help you stay cool this summer. This post contains affiliate links. While the official first day of summer may be June 21, we all know that Memorial weekend […]
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 […]
Create Your Half Marathon Race Plan and Avoid a Race Day Fail
We’ve all done it, no matter the race distance. Trained hard, stuck to our plan, did the taper, got psyched up for the race, then, bam! Race day comes and it all falls apart. Let’s not let that happen again! Whether it’s your first half marathon or your 50th, learn how to create your half […]
5 Tips for Creating and Achieving Running and Life Goals in 2023
Have you ever felt like a failure because you failed in achieving your running and life goals for the new year? Whether you call them resolutions, goals, or plans, many people tend to start off the new year with the idea of creating some kind of change in their life. Losing weight, starting a running […]
Runners! Don’t Foam Roll if You Have IT Band Syndrome. Try This Instead!
Many runners develop IT Band Syndrome at some point during their running “careers.” The Iliotibial band, or IT band, is a thick tendon that runs along the outside of your thigh from the hip to the knee. Your glutes and TFL (tensor fascia latae) connect to the IT band and together help move the hip and […]
Stop Making these Training Mistakes if You Want to Race Better
As a fellow runner, I want you to achieve your goals, enjoy running, and remain injury-free. As a running coach, I want all of the same things for you, plus I want to help you keep from making the same training mistakes that are keeping you from setting that PR, improving and enjoying your races, […]