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
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How Accurate is Garmin Indoor Run Mode on the Treadmill?
A common question I receive from many of my athletes regards treadmill running surrounds whether or not Garmin’s treadmill accuracy is reliable? This is a
What to Do If You Hit the Runner’s Wall in Your Marathon
If it has ever happened to you, you know exactly what the runner’s wall feels like: you struggle to move forward. Your paces slow drastically,
Ask a Running Coach: Am I Doing Easy Runs Right?
Easy runs are featured in a majority of training plans (with exceptions being plans similar Run Less, Run Faster). The concept sounds simple enough – you run
Should You Train with the Maffetone Method?
The Maffetone Method (or MAF Running Method) has been a training methodology for over a decade now. It promises that you will reach your aerobic
How to Run Properly: 5 Tips to Perfect Your Running Form
Proper running form matters for injury prevention and performance. However, good running form isn’t as straightforward as “everyone should look exactly like this while running.”
How Cold Is Too Cold to Run?
Maybe a polar vortex has drifted over your location this week. Maybe you feel a little unnerved by a winter chill. One time, when I
The Importance of Rest Days for Runners
Speedwork, long runs, and strength training are only one side of the equation to improving as a runner. Without rest days, the hard work of
Mile Repeats: 3 Variations to Help You Run Faster
Mile repeats are a simple enough workout: you run hard for one mile, recover for a bit, and repeat a few more times. The beauty
Running Race Calendar Planning: 5 Steps to a Great Season
If you want to set bold yet realistic goals, how does that practically manifest itself in running and racing? Planning your annual running calendar once
How to Stop Foot Pain from Standing All Day So You Can Still Run
Many recreational runners face a common problem: following their training plan while also working a physically demanding job. Healthcare professionals, hair stylists, house cleaners, teachers,
How to Consistently Maintain Running Higher Mileage
For a majority of runners, running higher mileage is beneficial. Noticeable performance gains occur when you run enough to develop a robust aerobic base. However,
How Donating Blood Affects Running
Donating blood has been a long-time goal of mine. I have struggled with iron deficiency for years and have been rejected multiple times at blood
7 Best Running Gels for Sensitive Stomachs
It’s a dreaded scenario for many runners: you take a gel during your race, and within minutes your stomach revolts. Nausea, vomiting, urgency, and cramping
How to Pace Your Fastest 10K or 5K Race
Pacing the marathon and half marathon means playing a long game. Start out too fast in the marathon, and you will hit the wall. If
Long Run Pace vs Marathon Pace: Which to Choose?
Long runs are a staple in running plans, especially for distances including the half marathon, marathon, and ultras. Most runners train with a goal time
How to Run a Sub 1:45 Half Marathon
One of the biggest goals I hear runners struggle to achieve is breaking significant marks in the half marathon: 2:00, 1:50, 1:40, and so on.
How to Actually Enjoy a Long Run on the Treadmill
Winter poses a training conundrum for many runners. Popular spring races require training during the coldest winter months. Negative windchills, icy streets, and heavy snow
How to More Happily Run in the Dark and Cold Winter
It may not be the most exciting thing to run in the dark, nor may winter running be your favorite season of running. However, running
Hill Training With No Hills: How to Cope
Specificity is an essential aspect of training for a race. You want to prepare your mind and body for the unique demands of the event,
How Far Should a Long Run Before a Half Marathon Be?
The half marathon is one of the most popular distances for runners of all experience levels and abilities. Some runners have the goal of finishing, while
Should You Get a Garmin or Polar?
Most runners use a GPS watch to track pace, distance, and time of their runs. GPS watches have become so ubiquitous that brands now offer
How Running Logs Can Improve Your Race Times
It’s all too easy to hit save on your GPS watch and move on with your day after your run. However, then it is all
Treadmill Workouts for Race Training from the 5K to Marathon
Runners all across the country are training for spring races, but winter weather isn’t exactly conducive to interval workouts and long runs. Ice, snow, and