Your Body Provides the Best Feedback – Not Your GPS
Imagine this scenario: You are in the middle of a run and feel good now that you are fully warmed up. You are enjoying the
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2020 Holiday Gift Guide for Runners
It feels strange to talk about something as trivial as holiday gifts when Covid is running rampant throughout the country. However, we could all use
Non-Racing Goals for Runners
For runners, virtual races have lost their luster. Running a 5K time trial around your neighborhood may have been fun in April; now, in November,
The Benefit of Unplanned Rest Days
A training plan is neither inflexible nor dictatorial. If anything, most runners will see better success if they learn to train adaptively or work with
Easing Back into Training + Feetures Elite Tempo Review
I have not shared my training recently on here, as October was a month of lots of training obstacles. I still struggle to build back
Should You Take a Break from Running?
Most of the time, running is enjoyable. That’s ultimately why we all lace up our shoes, log those daily miles, and train for distances that
The Benefits of Varying Your Running Route
Runners are often creatures of habit – which is generally beneficial for a sport that depends so heavily on consistency. However, habit can be detrimental
Weekly Workouts: Gradually Feeling Normal
One month has now passed since I recovered from COVID. My runs are gradually feeling more and more normal, although nowhere where they were before
What are Junk Miles – And Are They Hindering Your Running?
Every run should have a purpose. Most experienced runners will describe to you the transformational moment in their training, when they learned to run their
Weekly Workouts: Scale Back and Relax
The after-effects of Covid-19 linger far longer than the symptoms. I anticipated my HR to be elevated higher than normal this week and sure enough,
Ask a Running Coach: Motherhood and Running
Motherhood poses a unique set of circumstances for a runner. You navigate running through pregnancy, returning to training in the postpartum phase, breastfeeding, and balancing
Weekly Workouts: Covid Recovery
Last week I cautiously returned to running after having Covid-19. I first experienced symptoms in August 10, stopped running on Aug 12, and tested positive
How to Build a Better Training Base
We are all familiar with the phase “base building”. But what does it actually mean to build a training base – and how do you
Weekly Workouts: Covid-19
Last week was a rough week. My runs started out strong, but by the end, a 30-minute walk felt tiring. Ryan learned on Monday that
How to Find a New Model of Running Shoes
Runners tend to be creatures of habit, particularly with running shoes. We find a pair and develop a minor (or major) obsession with them. We
Weekly Workouts: Keep Building
Last week’s workouts continued to build up fitness. I ran 45 miles and hit my longest run in three years! In exciting news, I have
Weekly Workouts: Chasing Strava Crowns
I’m a bit obsessed with Strava. On Strava, runners can virtually compete against each other on segments. The fastest man and woman each can claim
How to Feel Good on Your Long Runs
Long runs matter in training. They boost your confidence and benefit your training if you feel good on your long runs – or can lead
Weekly Workouts: Happy Running
One of my favorite books about running is the Happy Runner. Megan and David Roche know their sh*t and can talk circles around the average
Stroller Running Tips for Effective and Enjoyable Training
Our Thule Urban Glide 2 jogging stroller has been my absolute favorite piece of both running gear and baby gear. Once Baby La-la turned six
Weekly Workouts: Personal Goals
The Indy Monumental Marathon cancelled this week and honestly, I am relieved. Since we have a baby, we have been abundantly cautious. We have only
How Critical Velocity Training Benefits Distance Runners
Training intensity is a continuum, not clearly defined zones. There are more than just easy, threshold, and VO2max paces. You can train at intensities between
Weekly Workouts: Finally Acclimated
Just in time for a hot week of summer running, I felt acclimated and more comfortable in the heat. I ran 41 miles last week
How to Measure Intensity without Relying on Pace
Runners focus on pace because it is theoretically accurate and easy to measure. However, from a physiological standpoint, pace does not always provide the most