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I have over 10 years of articles on this website – training tips, sport nutrition, strength training for runners, and more. If you have a running question, I’ve got an answer for you!
How to Stay Cool While Running – Regardless of the Temperature
Summer running has its advantages, including more daylight hours and no snow or ice on the ground. However, the trade-off is hot temperatures and high
How Not to Slow Down During a Half Marathon
Slowing down in a half marathon is a common complaint amongst recreational runners. After all, racing 13.1 miles (21.1km) is challenging – that’s a long
How to Run a Mile in 8 Minutes
This article focuses on a common goal for many recreational runners – how to run a mile in 8 minutes. However, the training guidance outlined
6 Best Types of Cross Training for Runners
If you examine any training plan, it is full of jargon: tempo run, long run, cross-training, and so on. But not every plan defines these
Coffee Before Running: What Science Says About It
Are you curious about whether you should drink coffee before running? What about caffeinated supplements during your race? Some runners view caffeine as bad, due
Your Guide to Fiber Intake for Runners
Fiber intake for runners can feel like a tricky balance. You need fiber for health reasons, but too much fiber too close to a run
Electrolytes and Running: Everything You Need to Know
The claims of electrolytes almost seem too good to be true. Sports drinks promise better hydration, a lower chance of muscle cramps, and less risk
Should You Do a Shakeout Run Before a Race?
If it necessary to run the day before your race? A shakeout run ingrained in running culture. Many races or groups even offer hosted 3-mile
How to Add Speed Workouts to Your Training Plan
One of the most common questions from runners is how to increase running speed. What initially seems simple – just run faster and you’ll get
What to Know about Marathon Pace Before Your Race
The marathon distance can be one of the trickier races to pace. 26.2 miles is a long time—a pace that feels comfortable at the start
Does Running Get Easier? What Science Says
You may have heard the phrase “it doesn’t get easier, you just get better.” There is truth to this adage – training requires hard work
Boston Marathon: How to Qualify
“I want to qualify for Boston Marathon” is a popular goal amongst runners. In my years of experience of coaching, it is one of the
5 Quick Tips for 5K or 10K Tapering
When we talk about tapering, most runners think of long-distance races, like the marathon and half marathon. However, doing a taper for a 5K and
Is Drinking a Beer After Running a Bad Idea?
Recently, a podcast listener reached out with a question: is beer actually a recovery beverage, or is that misleading marketing? So many events and running
A Science-Based Guide to Iron for Runners
It’s a problem all too common for runners – you are training hard, but struggling to hold paces in your runs. You feel exhausted despite
Half Marathon Workouts for Beginner and Experienced Runners
In training theory, funnel periodization is the concept that workouts become more specific to the goal race as the event approaches. Further out from a
10K Races are Hard + Other Tips to Train for a 10K
My first real road race was a 10K race in April 2014. I had been running since 2008 and finally wanted to try racing as
Training on a Busy Schedule: How to Make Running Fit Your Life
I’m too busy is a common excuse for not pursuing your goals in running or even committing to a fitness routine. While there is such
Six Best Pieces of Gear for Running While Pregnant, According to a Run Coach
During pregnancy, gear is just as magical; the right running gear for pregnancy makes a significant difference. Whether you run for just a few weeks or
How to Use Zone Training to Your Running Advantage
Zone training – such as the popular zone 2 running – is all the rage right now. If heart rate (HR) intensity zones feel overwhelming
Does Cooling Down From Running Really Matter?
You always hear that you should cool down after a run, especially a workout with faster running like intervals or a tempo. But why is
The Essentials of Peak Week For Marathon Training
The peak week of marathon training often feels like the hardest week. You have already been increasing mileage and doing long runs for weeks, and
13 Ways You May Be Sabotaging Your Half Marathon
Many runners treat the half marathon as if it’s just “half a race”…even if they’ve never run a marathon. While a marathon gets all the