Racing
5K Racing Mistakes to Avoid
Whether you’re running your first 5K or it’s been a while since your last road race, it’s important to plan ahead so you don’t make some common 5K racing mistakes. To calm your race anxiety […]
Month: January 2024
Kids Running
Conditioning Drills for Kids
Whether they run, swim, or participate in sports such as soccer, hockey, basketball, or all of the above, kids can benefit from conditioning drills. Working some of these conditioning drills for kids into their weekly […]
Running Motivation
Marathon in a Month Running Challenge
Do you want to run a marathon — but just not all on the same day? Then this Marathon in a Month running challenge is for you! This challenge is motivating, fun, and – most […]
Nutrition & Weight Loss
How to Burn More Calories Running
Running can be an effective and efficient way to lose weight, but you may get to a point where you hit a weight loss plateau and you wonder if and how you can continue to […]
Half Marathons & Marathons
Best Energy Gels for Running
Feel like you’re hitting a wall during your long runs or races? As you’re running, you’re depleting your stored energy, or glycogen. Fueling with energy gels will prevent you from running out of energy and […]
Kids Running
Fun Running Games for Kids’ Teams
Most kids love to run, but they may not be too excited about simply running around a track or a field. But playing fun running games will motivate them to keep moving, all while having […]
Running
Bad Running Habits: 10 Things Runners Should Stop Doing
As runners, there are plenty of things we can do to improve our performance, such as eating healthy and getting plenty of sleep. But what about those bad running habits — the things we do […]
Running Injuries
How to Get Back to Running After a Break
Are you trying to get back to running after a break? Here’s how to safely come back after you’ve taken some time off from running. […]
Running
How to Recover After a Long Run
Running long distances can leave your body feeling exhausted and sore. Whether you’re training for a long distance race like a marathon or trying to increase your overall mileage, proper recovery from long runs is […]
Nutrition & Weight Loss
17 Quick and Healthy Breakfasts for Runners
Runners that I coach often ask me, “What’s the best breakfast to eat before a long run?” Your pre-run breakfast can really make or break your run, so it’s important that you fuel yourself with […]