Mile Markers: Pregnancy Slowdown
I’ve coached a few pregnant women and read many runners’ accounts of running through their pregnancies. I knew that inevitably, due to weight gain, hormones,
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Running Workouts to Improve Mental Toughness
Training is the best arena for developing mental toughness for racing. You can create all the vision boards and inspirational mantras you want, but if
Mile Markers: Second Trimester Energy Burst
Last week’s workouts felt strong. Maybe it was the sunshine and spring temperatures, or maybe it was the start of the second trimester. I ran
Ask a Running Coach: Long Runs
The long run appears simple: you run for a long time. But whether you are a novice or experienced runner, first time half marathoner or
Mile Markers: Energy Burst
The combination of spring weather and an energy burst made for a great week of running. I dealt with fatigue from weeks 8-12 and felt
Mile Markers: With a Roar
The old proverb states that March comes in like a lion, and this March came in with a roar. As soon as the calendar flipped,
Functional Kettlebell Workout for Runners
My coaching philosophy is that every run and every workout should have a purpose. I don’t believe in junk miles and I don’t randomly assign
Mile Markers: Winter Weariness
Last week, my energy returned. I had felt lethargic the week before. Maybe it’s the promise of spring, even though this week was quintessential February
Athlete Accomplishments: January & February 2019
Typically, January and February are not big months for racing, but several of the runners I coached ran races in the first two months of
How to Injury Proof Your Spring Running
Even if the temperatures are still cold, the start of March is an exciting time for runners. The promise of spring lures runners outdoors, away
Mile Markers: Magic Number
Last week marked 10 weeks since I started running again after my fracture. And at 10 weeks, running is feeling pretty good. I ran 30
Trail Running Tips for Road Runners
Trail running sounds intimidating to many road runners. The roads are consistent, while the trails are unpredictable. Yes, trail running is different than road running,
Mile Markers: Feb-dreary
Last week’s training was one of those weeks with several adjustments based on the weather. The week before was absolutely perfect for running, so in
The Benefits of Training by Time
Garmins are a wonderful invention but sometimes we as runners over-rely on the technology. Many runners – including myself – become obsessive about the ability
Mile Markers: Comeback
Last week’s workouts reaffirmed that a gradual return from injury works. I have been back to running for about nine weeks now, all easy to
Indoor Track Workouts for Winter Training
There’s no denying treadmill is a valuable training tool, especially in winter. However, many runners prefer moving forward instead of running in place. In winter,
Mile Markers: Polar Vortex
After a relatively mild start to winter, a polar vortex descended upon the Great Lakes region this week. On Wednesday, the actual temperature did not
Mile Markers: Back to Speed
Another week of training and another step forward in injury recovery is completed. Over the past several weeks, I’ve built back up to five continuous
My Top Productivity Tools for Online Coaching
Online coaching has become incredibly popular over the past few years. The combination of another running boom and a technology boom transformed coaching. No longer
Mile Markers: Snowshoes and Snowstorms
I feel my appetite coming back. Physically, I am starting to eat more again. I actually lost a bit of weight during my injury, mostly
Frosty Forest Trail 6K Race Recap
Racing is fun for me. Whether I am pushing my body to its very limit over the course of 26.2 miles or enjoying a local
Mile Markers: Off of the Road and Into the Snow
After an oddly mild start to winter, snow finally accumulated last week. I also had my first full week of continuous running after my metatarsal
Training Intentions for 2019
In 2018, I had one big time goal that dictated my smaller goals. A sub-1:35 half marathon was within my abilities if I trained hard,
Mile Markers: Reloading
Returning from any sort of bone injury requires a careful reloading process. Even though everything feels well physically, I’m gradually increasing the training load for