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. […]
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Racing
How to Find Local Running Races
Running road races, from 5Ks to marathons, is a great way to stay motivated to run. Finding races right in your backyard shouldn’t be too hard, as even small communities hold races throughout the year. Follow these tips […]
Treadmill Running
How to Love Treadmill Running More
Over the years, I’ve had a love/hate relationship with my treadmill, but I’ve come to appreciate the benefits of treadmill running. It’s a great alternative when weather or safety issues make it impossible to run […]
Running Motivation
9 Good Reasons to Love Cold Weather Running
Whenever someone asks me why I run outside during the cold, dark winter months, I have a basic spiel that I go through to convince them (and remind myself) why I love running through the […]
Running Motivation
10 Ways to Stick to Your New Year’s Running Resolutions
If you’re like the majority of people who make New Year’s resolutions, some of your goals may be related to health, weight loss, and fitness. Here are some simple strategies to help turn your running resolutions into […]
Running Motivation
10 Fantastic Benefits of Group Running
Running with others is one of the most effective strategies for running habit formation and maintenance. Indeed, the social benefits of running are among the biggest reasons why runners start and stick with running. Whether […]
Inspiration
39 Motivational Running Quotes to Inspire You
Whether you’re using it to summon enough motivation to get out the door for a run or to push yourself through the pain of the final stretch of a race, your mind plays an important […]
Running Motivation
Mental Strategies to Stay Motivated During Your Half or Full Marathon Training
Struggling to maintain motivation during your training? As a running coach, I see talk to runners all to time who have trouble maintaining their motivation when they’re training for a big race, such as a […]
Training
Tips for Training and Racing With a Running Partner
Training and running with others has plenty of benefits, such as increased running motivation and improved race performance. But it’s important to talk about and carefully plan your training and race goals with your running […]
Running Motivation
How Runners Can Use Positive Self-Talk
I’m a huge advocate of using mantras, or short phrases you can repeat to yourself to stay motivated or get through rough patches during runs or races. I often repeat mantras to myself in races […]