I experienced my first running-related injury in the fall of ninth grade. Our high school’s cross country course started with a significant downhill through a grassy field. Moments after the start of one of our weekly meets, I bolted downhill and immediately twisted my ankle. Diagnosed with an ankle sprain and sent home with a pair of crutches, the one thing that I remember most was the doctor … [Read more...] about The Right and Wrong Way to Handle Injury
5 Minute Core Workout For Runners – 3 Different Intensity Levels
If you can find five minutes to squeeze in a core workout, I’ve got a quick and effective one for you to try. Instructions: #1: Choose an intensity level for your core workout Level 1: perform each exercise for 30 seconds, and then rest for 30 seconds before moving on to the next exercise. Level 2: perform each exercise for 45 seconds, and then rest for 15 seconds before moving onto the … [Read more...] about 5 Minute Core Workout For Runners – 3 Different Intensity Levels
What to Do Before You Start Training for Your Fall Marathon
Are you signed up for a fall marathon, but not sure what to do between now and when marathon training officially starts? It can be challenging to figure out exactly what to do in order to prepare for following an intensive training plan. To start marathon training feeling your best, you'll need to find a balance between being laid back about your workouts but also making sure you're doing the … [Read more...] about What to Do Before You Start Training for Your Fall Marathon
One and Done? What I Want 1st Time Marathoners To Know
I’ll never forget the excitement, intimidation and obsession I had with running a marathon before completing my first marathon. I thought there was no way I’d ever be able to run more than six miles. I thought, I’d never look like a runner (whatever that means). I thought that if I crossed the finish line of one marathon, I’d be satisfied. Seventeen years later, marathons still hold a certain … [Read more...] about One and Done? What I Want 1st Time Marathoners To Know
What to Do After You Cross the Finish Line of a Half Marathon
Hard work & consistency pay off over time. Stay the course & progress will happen. 💪🏼Thank you @cmule518 for proving this is true! ・・・ Wore a 2:40 pace band with a goal of running a sub 2:45 half- 2:40 being ambitious. Finished in 2:37 (almost 13 min faster than last year). WHUUUUUT. @racepacejess you are magical. #stillaslowpoke #butafasterslowpoke #airbnbbkhalf #nyrr … [Read more...] about What to Do After You Cross the Finish Line of a Half Marathon
How To Run a Negative Split in Your Next Race
When I first started racing, I went out too fast. Because I didn’t know how to pace myself, I blew up and had to take walk breaks during 5Ks. I was trained for the distance, but I went out at a pace I couldn’t sustain for the race. As I got into longer distance racing, I still had no idea how to pace myself and often ended up running the last half of the race much slower than I ran the first … [Read more...] about How To Run a Negative Split in Your Next Race