Running Basics
3 Weeks to a 30 Minute Running Habit
This beginner running schedule is designed to encourage a new running habit. To get started with the training schedule, you only need to be able to run for 1 minute at a time. By the […]
Year: 2025
Running Gear
How to Determine Your Foot Type for Running Shoes
To figure out what type of running shoes you should buy, you first need to know that kind of feet you have. A knowledgeable salesperson at a running specialty store can help you find the right […]
Running Motivation
30-Minute Run Workouts to Bust Boredom and Burn Calories
Lack of time is one of the biggest reasons, um, excuses, I use when I don’t do a run that I had intended to do. But these quick and effective run workouts blow that excuse […]
Racing
How to Run Faster
Looking to improve your 5k time? Or trying to PR in the half marathon? Whatever your goal, you can benefit from incorporating these simple speed workouts into your running. Follow these tips on how to […]
Nutrition & Weight Loss
How Runners Can Avoid Feeling Hungry
“I’ve stepped up my mileage recently and I feel like I’m always hungry, even after I’ve recently eaten a meal. Is that normal? How can I avoid feeling hungry all the time?” It’s perfectly normal […]
Running Gear
Best Running Visors, Recommended by a Running Coach
Whether you’re running in rain or sunny, hot conditions, a running visor offers the perfect balance of comfort, protection, and style. Lighter than most running hats, they provide ample coverage, without feeling too hot or […]
Inspiration
Powerful Running Mantras for Motivation
A runner who I coached several years ago is a cancer survivor and was determined to get back to running after he finished his treatment. Having lost a lot of fitness and muscle tone, he […]
Running
The Best Anti-Chafing Sticks for Runners
A common and frustrating problem for runners, skin chafing is caused the constant rubbing and friction between your skin and clothing. Fortunately, anti-chafing sticks can help runners protect their skin and avoid the painful irritation. […]
Running Motivation
What If I Hate Running?
Do you hate running? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Most runners – if not all – have had those moments when they’ve really questioned why they started with the sport and wondered if they should […]
Training Schedules
4 Week Beginner Training Schedule to Run 2 Miles
This four-week training program is designed for beginner run/walkers who want to build up to be able to run two miles without stopping. This training schedule (see plan and printable version below) is a run/walk […]