The countdown to fall marathon season is on! I have less than six weeks left before running the Chicago Marathon, which means I still have four long runs left. In the past I really struggled with long runs. I didn't enjoy them in the least. At one point the only way I could get through a long run was to rely on someone else to push me to the end. If I headed out solo for one of these runs, I … [Read more...] about 3 Things to Do the Day Before Your Next 20-Mile Marathon Training Run
Running Tips
No matter what training plan you're following or what your running goal is, these running tips can help you reach your goals. Find new running workouts. Learn how to tweak various elements of your training. Tweak how you're training right now to become a better runner. Click below to read more.
How Long Should My Marathon Training Plan Be?
How many of you are running a fall marathon? If you haven't started training yet, now is the time to map out your training plan! If you've been building a strong base throughout the summer months, a sixteen to eighteen week training plan is ideal. Yes, you can get by with a shorter training cycle, but who wants to "just get by"? When I qualified for the Boston Marathon last June, I had … [Read more...] about How Long Should My Marathon Training Plan Be?
How Gary Took 10 Minutes Off His PR to BQ & 4 Things You Should Start Doing Now
I have such a fun story to share with you today. Last December, Alyssa reached out to purchase a Race Pace Wellness marathon coaching program for her husband, Gary, as a Hanukkah gift (best present ever!). This super-fit couple started running marathons in 2012, setting the goal to complete a marathon in all 50-states. As it turns out, both Gary and Alyssa are really good at running! After … [Read more...] about How Gary Took 10 Minutes Off His PR to BQ & 4 Things You Should Start Doing Now
The Age Old Question: Should I Run With a Cold?
Like many other things, there's no one right answer that works for everyone when trying to decide if you should run when you have a cold. However, here are a few non-scientific reasons why I generally choose to rest over run. Running at a modified intensity level due to not feeling well will most likely not contribute to increasing my fitness level. Taking the day off means getting more rest … [Read more...] about The Age Old Question: Should I Run With a Cold?
Fear of Running Slow (FORS) & Why Letting Go of This Fear Will Make You a Better Runner
I'm guilty. You're guilty. We're all guilty. And we need to stop! Take off the garmin, forget about your pace and go for an easy paced run. And by easy I mean easy! I'm not talking about a slow run after a hard race or a recovery run. I'm talking about incorporating slow runs as a part of your regular training plan. There's something hardwired in our brains that gives us a fear of … [Read more...] about Fear of Running Slow (FORS) & Why Letting Go of This Fear Will Make You a Better Runner
4 Things Every Runner Should Be Doing This Winter
1. Dynamic Warm-up: Preparing your body to do work (in this case to run) will allow you to get more from your workout and feel less fatigued. If you don't normally do a dynamic warm-up before your run there's no better time than now when it's below freezing outside to start. Don't know what to do for a dynamic warm-up? Try this: 2. Strides: Do these to work on foot turnover, help with form … [Read more...] about 4 Things Every Runner Should Be Doing This Winter