Running Humor
Murphy’s Law for Runners
Murphy’s Law is an old adage that says, “Anything that can go wrong, will go wrong.” As many runners can attest, Murphy’s Law can sometimes hold true in running. Although running can be full of […]
Year: 2023
Training Schedules
8-Week Intermediate 10K Training Schedule
So you’ve already run at least one 10K (6.2 miles) road race and now you’re ready for your next goal: Improving your time. To achieve a personal record (PR) in the 10K, you’ll definitely need to add speed training […]
Good Stuff
9 Recommended Parenting Books
I’m a big fan of listening to audiobooks when I’m running and lately I’ve been on a parenting book kick. I love learning about the latest research about kids and parenting, reading advice from experts, […]
Racing
What is a PR or Personal Record?
Once you’ve run your first road race, you have a PR, or a “Personal Record.” It refers to your best time in a race of a specific distance. So, if you run a 5K race […]
Nutrition & Weight Loss
5 Smart Eating Rules for Runners
Runners need to eat healthy to fuel their workouts properly and help build stronger bodies. Follow these five sensible and healthful eating rules for runners to get the most out of your food — and […]
Half Marathons & Marathons
6 Things Mentally Strong Runners Don’t Do
You’ve probably met one of those runners that never seem nervous before a race or they don’t complain or talk negatively about running. Maybe you are one of those runners. But, since you are reading […]
Training
Core Exercises for Running
A strong core is crucial for running performance, comfort and efficiency while running, as well as injury prevention. As you build your core strength, your running form and efficiency will improve and you’ll just feel […]
Half Marathons & Marathons
Benefits of Running Long
The half and full marathoners that I coach know that a weekly long runs is an essential part of their training. Of course, it’s not always their favorite part of the training, but they understand […]
Running
Running Gear I Can’t Live Without
As an avid runner and running coach, I love talking to other runners about their best running gear. We all get so passionate about our tried-and-true favorite running gear. We’ve all experienced disappointment and frustration […]
Nutrition & Weight Loss
7 Superfoods for Runners
Eating the right foods is essential to runners’ performance, recovery, and overall health. So it’s important for runners to make smart, nutritious choices when it comes to pre-run and post-run eating. It’s always more convenient […]