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 […]
Improve Your Running with these Easy Tips
If you’re like most people, whether you’re a beginner, intermediate, or an advanced runner, you probably want to improve your running. Of course, that can mean different things to different people. While a beginner may just want to run a mile without walking, to another runner, “improve your running” may mean to run faster, longer, […]
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 […]
8 Race Day Tips for a Successful Marathon
While much of marathon training focuses on preparing to run 26.2 miles it is important to have a race day plan too. After all, you’ve just spent anywhere from four to six months in an intensive effort to run a successful marathon. You had a training plan, followed it, did all your workouts, you’ve tapered, […]
Upper Back and Shoulder Workout for Runners
Do you ever have upper back pain when you run? Do you run with the best possible posture? Today we’re talking about how you can strengthen your upper back and shoulders. Read on for the workout. While we all know that strength training is vital for runners, the focus is frequently on the muscles of […]
Your First Marathon: 26.2 Tips for Training (and Completing) Your First 26.2
Masks are coming off (literally) and live races are actually happening again. In fact, since all the spring marathons were postponed, this fall is the perfect time to sign up for your first marathon. Or your 40th in my case. If running a marathon is on your bucket list I hope you’ll enjoy this post […]