We all know that strength training is complimentary to running. But if you've ever been injured and found yourself in physical therapy, what you may have discovered is that strength training isn't just complimentary to running it is ESSENTIAL to avoiding injury and running strong. Avoid Injury Increases in overall volume and intensity can bring to light structural weaknesses and imbalances, ... Read More
Why your running isn't improving: Are you wondering why you running isn't improving? Whether you've just run your first race or you've been running for a while, it seems that most runners are looking to improve. For some that means a faster pace, for others it means feeling strong at the finish and for others it means feeling like you're running the miles instead of having the miles run ... Read More
The treadmill can be monotonous and boring, but it can also be a really great training tool! I love using my NordicTrac Incline Trainer to train for hill running. Because my run times are usually early in the morning before the sun is up the option of heading to the trail isn't really the safest, especially in the winter months. [Tweet "Hill workouts for the treadmill to build strength, power ... Read More
Training for a marathon can be one of the most difficult, but rewarding things you've ever done. My first marathon was one of my first road races and the feeling I had when I crossed the finish line I'll remember forever: I did something that once seemed impossible to me. Through the years, I've taken my marathon time from 4:11 to 3:25, using everything I learned as a RRCA and USATF ... Read More
I'd stowed my bag, buckled the belt, popped my headphones in, pulled my hood up over my head and closed my eyes. Sitting on the plane to Italy tucked into my cocoon I tried drifting off to sleep. But sleep didn't come. Instead my mind was filled with, all the doubt, fear and insecurity that had dogged me at nearly every race in 2018. How would I put that all behind me and race to the best ... Read More
It's just a 5K. Or is it? With the growing popularity of marathoning and ultra running the 5K seems like it is so often overlooked. But for so many recreational runners, it is where we got our start. Over the past four weeks I've run one 5K every weekend. Each race has had a different result and a different lesson and has renewed my respect for the 5k distance. I've also gained some fitness ... Read More
Winter running definitely presents some logistical challenges that can be inconvenient and difficult to deal with. Sometimes mother natures throws us curveballs that are hard to navigate if you don't have access to a gym or treadmill. Running in the cold week in and week out can zap our motivation and be a big obstacle to getting planned runs done. [Tweet "Must have tips for running through ... Read More
Marathon to 5K After sufficiently recovering from your goal race, dropping down in distance for a few quick 5K's can be a great way to hone your racing skills. If you've built up a solid base training for a half marathon or marathon, or even if you've just been laying down solid mileage week after week, you can take that based and with these three tune up workouts parlay that into a fast road ... Read More
When I took the leap into snowshoe running a few years ago, I had no experience. I had run a handful of times in my LL Bean Winter Walker snowshoes (a recreational snowshoe designed for exactly what the name implies: winter walking.) Mostly to get off the roads in the winter when it was too icy or the shoulder had become obsolete-piled high with snow. Snowshoe running is a great way ... Read More
When the going gets tough, the tough get self-talking. It's true. Being on top of your mental game is just as important as preparing physically for a race. And we all need a little positive self-talk to get us through the toughest miles. Powerful Words I've used mantras over and over again in races and they have helped me to some of my best performances. They are also extremely ... Read More
