10 Running and Fitness Blogs to Help You Run Fast and Dominate Your Next Race

To be a better runner, you have to train well, stay healthy, and be absolutely dedicated.  How do you do all this?  Learn everything you can about running and leading a healthy lifestyle.  You’ll be able to design a great training program to get you ready for your next race, prevent injuries, and keep yourself [...]

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Small Wins = Huge Improvements: How to Run Faster Over the Long-Term

After training for 12 years, I’ve realized the importance of “small wins” in a training program.  They’re so important but often overlooked.  Small, frequent wins help you maintain confidence, motivation, and keep you focused on your running goals.
Not only are these little victories good for your motivation and mental health, but they help you continue [...]

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33 Quotes About Running to Help You Conquer Your Dreams

Motivation is a huge component to putting in the hard work day after day to reach your running goals.  Quotes about running are good tools to remind yourself why you work hard, train for months, and race to accomplish your goals.
The next time you feel like you’re in a slump or having a hard time [...]

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Race Recap: Rockville Twilight Runfest 8k

Last Saturday, July 17, I raced in the Rockville Twilight Runfest 8k.  This is one of the largest races in the DC metro area with over 2,300 participants and a high-quality, competitive field.  The course had rolling hills and one 180 degree switchback turn which helped slow down the times.
The race is 8 kilometers, or [...]

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What Are the Health Benefits of Caffeine? Why You Should Start Drinking Coffee to Run Faster.

Caffeine is a proven performance-enhancer, shown to improve athletic ability in endurance events like distance running.  This is great news because I am a coffee lover.  I don’t drink coffee every day, but about 3-4 days a week I like to have a cup of good, steaming coffee.
And before a race, I always have about [...]

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Sore Shins Got You Down? How to Get Rid of Shinsplints For Good

Shinsplints are a tricky injury to discuss.  There’s no clear cure and every runner will respond differently to various treatment options.  I’m even hesitant to call shinsplints an “injury” – sore shins simply don’t qualify in my book.  Shinsplints are more like persistent soreness.  Since they can often significantly limit your training, I want to [...]

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Training Journal: 6.7 – 7.4.2010

Sometimes, things just fall into place.  This training block went incredibly well despite a week-long vacation in California and a missed day in the first week.  It’s important to roll with the punches and adapt your training to everything life throws at you.
I went to the Adidas Grand Prix track meet in New York on [...]

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Need Running Motivation? 5 Races to Inspire your Next PR

Every so often, you’ll run a race and find yourself in the zone.  The race will go flawlessly.  You will run a personal record almost effortlessly.  It’s an amazing feeling when this happens but it won’t be every weekend that every variable will come together.
When those incredible race situations do happen, it’s important to capitalize [...]

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How to Run like Chris Solinsky: Improve Your Form to Prevent Injuries

Earlier this year, Chris Solinsky stunned the nation as he shattered the American Record in the 10,000 meters. Running 26:59 in his debut 10k, Solinsky became the first ever American under 27 minutes and the fastest ever non-African. A month later, Solinsky ran 12:56 for 5,000 meters – the 4th American under 13 [...]

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Throw Out Your Stock Training Plan: The Top 4 Reasons You Need a Coach

There are so many running resources available online today: Runner’s World, Active, and Running Times among others. Each has training plans for beginner, intermediate, and advanced runners depending on the race. While it’s a good start and they have certainly motivated thousands to run, I wouldn’t recommend using one of these stock plans.
Sure, [...]

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