Runners Over 50
It always kills me that in running circles, technically, I am a grand master. I won the grand master award in a race a while back, and I felt like looking around to see if there was another Debbie...
View ArticleHow to Find a Running Coach
Sometimes runners decide they'd like to train with a running coach, but they don't know how to find one. Here is a comprehensive list of how to go about finding a running coach in your area.
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Running Friends and Mental Health
Ideally, we are all intrinsically motivated to get out and run. For 25 years, that was me. I ran solo 95 percent of the time, and I thought I was happy with that. Then, my none-running life changed,...
View ArticleHow to Find a Running Group
Most towns have at least one running coach. With these tips, you should be able to find a group to train with.
View ArticleIncrease Your Stride Rate aka Your Running Cadence
Virtually every runner can benefit from working on cadence, i.e., improving stride rate.Give it a try, and watch your time drop in your next race.
View ArticleDon't Let a Running Store Employee Ruin Your Day
It's not uncommon for a newer runner, someone who doesn't have the stereotypical runner's body, to be treated with condescension and disinterest by running store employees.
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You know you are a runner when you see an email that starts off "less than 24 hours until the race" and you immediately start wondering what race you signed up for and have to read the first paragraph...
View ArticleFive Reasons to Have Fun With Fartleks
If you are going to keep your running training fresh and interesting, you'll need many tools in your running bag, and fartleks are one of the most versatile and valuable.
View ArticleMotivation to Run
Just like we will always need shoes, we will always need motivation. Even the most avid runner will sometimes find it difficult to put one foot in front of the other to get out that door. Here are some...
View ArticleOvertraining: The Downfall of Many Runners
Non-runners think running is incredibly difficult. So, it is ironic that one of the true banes of runners is that they not only run, but the 'over' run, more commonly known as overtraining. They run...
View Article10 Days Into 2013: Your Running Resolution vs Your Life
We're ten days into 2013. Take a moment to evaluate whether you're on track to achieve your running resolutions for the new year.
View ArticleFamous People Who Run Fast
Need a bit of inspiration? Check out these famous people who run fast - or, in some cases, ran - fast. Oprah Winfrey - Marine Corps Marathon - 4:29:20 George W. Bush - Houston Marathon - 3:44:52 Apolo...
View ArticleBoston Stories
I don’t know about you, but the last several weeks have worn me out. The Boston bombings were just so horrific. We were all wounded, in a sense. I had many friends in Boston, either on the race course...
View ArticleHow to Tolerate Training in the Summer Heat
We can't just take the summer off because it becomes uncomfortably hot. So, here are my tips for how to keep your miles up and build your base even with it's hot and humid.
View ArticleBeginner Runner Village Launch
Coming soon! The Beginner Runner Village Program and podcast! I've wanted to start a website, running program, and podcast aim just at non-runners who want to become runners for a long time, and it's...
View ArticleKeep a Detailed Running Log, and Reap the Rewards
While there are many running books, the one book that will give you the most essential information is your own running journal.Keeping a detailed record of your runs, mileage, aches and pains, shoes,...
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