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Ask a Running Coach: Motherhood and Running

September 2, 2020

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 the demands of childcare with your training, even when your children are older. It is a lot to balance. I inquired for questions about motherhood and running on Instagram for this edition of Ask a Running Coach. From breastfeeding to postpartum marathons, here are some answers!  How do you balance breastfeeding ...

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Ask a Running Coach: Treadmill Running

August 14, 2019

Ask a Running Coach: Treadmill Running

For some runners, the treadmill is their lifeline for running. Others not-so-affectionately refer to it as the dreadmill. No matter what your opinion on the treadmill is, it's a useful training tool for runners everywhere. The treadmill makes winter running, training with infants and toddlers, and zero dark thirty runs more feasible for the casual runner and dedicated marathoner alike.  While it's the closest substitute to overground running, there are some physical and mental ...

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Common Marathon Training Questions

June 26, 2019

Ask a Running Coach: Common Marathon Training Questions

No matter how many times you complete it or how fast you run, the marathon is always a challenge. Likewise, marathon training is always a puzzle of figuring out exactly how hard to push yourself to improve - without pushing yourself so hard that you overtrain or resent running by race day. On one end of the spectrum, you have cookie-cutter plans or overly rigorous methods. You must run six days per week, 60 miles per week, to run a marathon. You must spend 18 weeks training. On the other ...

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Ask a Running Coach: Long Runs

March 20, 2019

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 seasoned ultra runner, you likely know that long runs are not always as simple as they seem.  I put out a call for questions about long runs on Instagram and Facebook. Here are the answers to some of the most common questions on long runs.  Before I answer the questions, it is essential to define the long run. The primary purpose of the long run ...

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How Accurate is the Indoor Run Mode on Garmin?

August 17, 2018

How Accurate is the Indoor Run Mode on Garmin?

A common question I receive from many of my athletes regards treadmill running - 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 - it’s a commonplace piece of gear for a majority of runners. The Run Indoor setting on many Garmins 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 ...

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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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