Half Marathons & Marathons
Mental Tips for Long Runs
Without a doubt, the long runs are one of the most difficult aspects of training for a distance race such as a half or full marathon. Running long is as much a mental challenge as […]
Training
Half Marathons & Marathons
How to Avoid Weight Gain After a Marathon
“When I ran a marathon last year, I gained 10 pounds in a couple of months after the race. How can I avoid weight gain after a marathon next time?” -Run for Good reader Great […]
Half Marathons & Marathons
Marathon Recovery Tips From a Running Coach
So you’ve just reached a long-term goal of completing a marathon. Congratulations! You may be wondering, “Now what?” As exhilarating as it felt to finish, the toll it takes on your body should not be […]
Running Basics
How to Increase Your Running Cadence
If you’d like to run faster, improving your running cadence—or stride frequency—can actually help you make significant improvements in your overall performance. Plus, a higher cadence and shorter stride means less impact on your legs […]
Training
Should I Strength Train Before or After Running?
As a running coach, I always encourage runners to incorporate strength training into their training regimen. Whether they’re lifting weights or doing bodyweight exercises, regular strength training can help runners avoid injuries, improve their performance, […]
Half Marathons & Marathons
Long Distance Running Tips, from a Running Coach
Your long runs can be the most challenging part of training for a long distance event such as a marathon, especially as the mileage creeps into the double digits. Here are some expert long distance running tips […]
Training
How to Do a Tempo Run
Tempo runs are a very effective training technique that can help improve your running performance, boost your confidence, and achieve your running goals. But, what is a tempo run? And how long and at what […]
Training
Running Drills and Exercises to Get Faster
Looking for guaranteed strategies to enhance your running speed and achieve faster race times? Whatever your running goal, you can benefit from incorporating these simple running drills and exercises into your training. From strength training to […]
Half Marathons & Marathons
Why Am I So Tired After Long Runs?
A marathoner-in-training recently told me that she’s been completely wiped out after her Saturday long runs. “I take a 3-hour nap in the afternoon, but still need to go to bed by 9:00 p.m” she […]
Half Marathons & Marathons
How to Beat the Post-Race Blues
A first-time marathon finisher recently confessed to me that, rather than wanting to celebrate her accomplishment, she felt sad and disappointed after her race. It may sound crazy to some, but her experience of post-race […]