Running Basics
4 Running Form Mistakes and How to Fix Them
Making small improvements in your running form can help you run faster and injury-free. Here are four of the most common running form mistakes and how to avoid them. […]
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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
21 Golden Rules of Running
Whether you’re new to running or you’re a seasoned veteran, it’s always a good idea to review some tried-and-true running advice to try and avoid making common running mistakes. Here are some of the golden […]
Half Marathons & Marathons
13 Half Marathon Mistakes to Avoid
There’s a lot that could go wrong during half marathon training and racing. Here are some common half marathon mistakes and tips from a running coach on how to avoid them. 1. Don’t run a half marathon as […]
Running Basics
How to Prevent Injuries While Running
As runners, we often hear lots of advice on what we can do when we’re not running to prevent injuries, such as strength-training, finding the right running shoes, taking rest days, stretching, and foam-rolling. But what about preventive steps we can […]
Running Basics
Bad Running Habits (and How to Break Them)
Despite our best efforts, runners often make common running mistakes and fall into some bad habits that can have a negative impact on their running performance and overall health. Here are five bad running habits, […]
Running Injuries
5 Running Mistakes That Could Lead to Injury
Most running injuries are not caused by one little mistake, such as losing your footing as you’re running on a trail. They usually develop over the course of weeks, when you’re making LOTS of little […]
Running
5 Ways to Deal With Running a Personal Worst
When you first start running and you’re gradually building your fitness and confidence, it’s exciting to see your race times keep improving. Each race brings a new personal record (PR) and you’re giddy with excitement […]
Treadmill Running
7 Common Treadmill Running Mistakes
Running on a treadmill can have its unique advantages, such as protection from the elements and unsafe running conditions. But when you take your runs indoors, you need to make sure that you’re running properly on […]
Running Basics
7 Running Lessons Runners Learn the Hard Way
Over the years, I’ve learned (and sometimes re-learned) valuable running lessons by making mistakes and knowing to do things differently the next time. For instance, I know that I’ll never again eat Fig Newtons right […]