How to Incorporate Two-a-Day Workouts in Training
You see the advice (including here) to run mileage, do hard workouts, strength train, do mobility work, and somehow sleep enough to recover. “How do
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Mile Markers: Second Trimester Speed
I’ll be honest: I am really proud of my body right now and grateful for well I can still run. I’m 21 weeks pregnant and
Quick Injury Prevention Exercises for Runners
All runners want to remain injury-free. Running injuries are painful, frustrating, and sometimes expensive. Thankfully, despite the high rates of runners injured each year, you
Race Day Fueling Options for Sensitive Stomaches
After months of hard training, every runner wants to perform their best on race day. There are a few culprits for a bad race –
Mile Markers: Renewed Motivation
T.S. Eliot referred to April as the cruelest month, and this April certainly lives up to such a claim. After a tease of sunshine and
Athlete Accomplishments April 2019
April was a busy month of racing, with spring race season fully in swing. April racing was a month of triumphs, both in terms of
Treadmill Incline Workouts for Runners
Whether it’s snow, thunderstorms, or high heat that drives you inside, most runners inevitably run on the treadmill at some point in the year. And
Mile Markers: Maintaining
Last week was a good week of runs. I have slacked a bit on my mileage in April with the long Easter weekend, with closer
The Weekend Warm-Up 1
I am resurrecting my old Friday post, the Friday Thrive, in a new format. The Weekend Warm-Up will cover upcoming races, random musings, recent research,
Racing During Pregnancy
From Paula Radcliffe running at 10K at 7 months pregnant to Alysia Montano competing in the 800m during both of her pregnancies, racing during pregnancy
Mile Markers: Day by Day
One of the biggest changes I made with running during pregnancy is that I often head out without an intended mileage. I’ll have a wide
Ringing in Spring 10K 2019 Recap
When I signed up for the Ringing in Spring 10K back in January, I originally to race it for a PR and possibly even top
Mile Markers: Ringing in Spring
Spring arrived in full last week and with it, spring racing! I raced a 10K race over the weekend. Technically, this was my second race
Athlete Accomplishments: March 2019
If March had a theme in racing, it’s that you are stronger than you think. Several of the runners I coach raced in March after months
Mile Markers: Pregnancy Slowdown
I’ve coached a few pregnant women and read many runners’ accounts of running through their pregnancies. I knew that inevitably, due to weight gain, hormones,
Running Workouts to Improve Mental Toughness
Training is the best arena for developing mental toughness for racing. You can create all the vision boards and inspirational mantras you want, but if
Mile Markers: Second Trimester Energy Burst
Last week’s workouts felt strong. Maybe it was the sunshine and spring temperatures, or maybe it was the start of the second trimester. I ran
Ask a Running Coach: Long Runs
The long run appears simple: you run for a long time. But whether you are a novice or experienced runner, first time half marathoner or
Mile Markers: Energy Burst
The combination of spring weather and an energy burst made for a great week of running. I dealt with fatigue from weeks 8-12 and felt
Mile Markers: With a Roar
The old proverb states that March comes in like a lion, and this March came in with a roar. As soon as the calendar flipped,
Functional Kettlebell Workout for Runners
My coaching philosophy is that every run and every workout should have a purpose. I don’t believe in junk miles and I don’t randomly assign
Mile Markers: Winter Weariness
Last week, my energy returned. I had felt lethargic the week before. Maybe it’s the promise of spring, even though this week was quintessential February
Athlete Accomplishments: January & February 2019
Typically, January and February are not big months for racing, but several of the runners I coached ran races in the first two months of
How to Injury Proof Your Spring Running
Even if the temperatures are still cold, the start of March is an exciting time for runners. The promise of spring lures runners outdoors, away