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How Accurate is Garmin Indoor Run Mode on the Treadmill?

March 2, 2021

How Accurate is Garmin Indoor Run Mode on the Treadmill?

A common question I receive from many of my athletes regards treadmill running. This is a question that I’ve had myself and you have possibly had as well. Most runners use a Garmin or other GPS watch to track their runs - including for indoor running. The Run Indoor setting on many GPS watches allows you to track and record your treadmill run, just as you would an outdoor run. However, several of the runners I coach ask me about the accuracy of the Garmin Run Indoor mode. More often than not, ...

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How to Build a Home Gym for Runners

February 24, 2021

How to Build a Home Gym

The coronavirus pandemic fundamentally shifted how people exercise - including runners. While gyms used to be a center for lifting and cross-training, more people have been opting out of gyms to minimize exposure. Home gyms have become more and more popular - and you do not need a lot of expensive equipment to build a functional one. In this post, I’ll cover the equipment for how to build a home gym for runners - even with limited space or budget.   Since time availability is often ...

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Mobility Exercises for Runners (Adidas Aeroknit Leggings Review)

February 17, 2021

Mobility Exercises for Runners (Adidas Aeroknit Leggings Review)

All athletes - and yes, recreational runners are athletes! - need mobility to perform well. Mobility is your body’s ability to move from one position to another; the better your ability, the more fluid your movement patterns and the less pain you experience. For runners, mobility translates to improved form and lower incidence of injury.  These dynamic stretches focus on developing mobility in chronically tight or weak areas for runners: the hips, ankles, and upper back. When done consistently, ...

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Postpartum Running: How to Safely Resume Running

February 10, 2021

Postpartum Running: How to Safely Resume Running

In the first part on postpartum running, I covered how long you should wait before running. In the second part of this series, I will address exactly how to resume running - because it's not just jumping back into a three-mile easy run. A postpartum return to running is a gradual and deliberate process that begins before you even actually start running again. Every coach's philosophy on postpartum running will differ slightly. However, overarching principles are the same: build back slowly, ...

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Postpartum Running: When Can You Start Running After Giving Birth?

February 3, 2021

Postpartum Running: When Can You Start Running After Giving Birth?

Postpartum running is a hot topic on social media. It is a question that a majority of female runners asks at some point in her life. How long should you wait until running after giving birth? Must you wait twelve whole weeks before you can run again? Or are you clear at six weeks? Ultimately, postpartum running is highly individualized, not just woman to woman, but pregnancy to pregnancy.  This is part one of a two-part series. Part one explores how long you should wait to resume running ...

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The Art and Science of the Recovery Run

January 27, 2021

The Art and Science of Recovery Runs

The term “recovery run” frequently appears in training plans, often with differing means. Is it an easy run or something different? Does a recovery run help with recovery? Let’s dig into the art of the recovery run and how it can help you run faster in the long term.  Defining a Recovery Run Essentially, recovery runs are easy runs that are slower than your normal easy pace. You run very slow in relation to your race paces on those days. The run may feel barely faster than a walk. You may feel ...

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Hi, I'm Laura! I'm a distance runner, RRCA certified running coach, and outdoor enthusiast living in Northwest Indiana. Whether you want to run your first race or qualify for Boston, I'm here to help you achieve your personal best with training tips and individualized run coaching.

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