How to Start Running from Scratch: A Complete Beginner’s Guide

January 19, 2012

What if you’re just starting to run as a complete beginner? This post is for you. New runners face a unique dilemma: the motivation to run and achieve big goals is high, but your aerobic and muscular fitness is low.  That’s a potentially dangerous combination, so this article will help you start running safely and put [...]

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It’s OK to Take Time Off From Running!

January 17, 2012

Endurance athletes are weird. We hate to rest when we know we need to. Our family thinks we’re a little crazy for running so much. Our friends have zero desire to run a marathon. But we crave the feel good hormones we get from our daily run like an addict craves the next high. Right now [...]

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The Standard Core Routine – Video Demonstration

January 12, 2012

Core strength is vital to being a consistent, healthy runner. I’ve covered this in great detail here, here, and here. If you think your “core” is just your abs – you’re very wrong. It includes everything from your hips and glutes to your lower back and hamstrings. A good core routine will work all of [...]

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Meet Lydia, a Mom of 4 Who Lost Over 80 Pounds and Changed Her Life with Running

January 9, 2012

One of the reasons that I enjoy long term 1-on-1 coaching is that I get to see an incredible amount of improvement over time. As the months go by, little victories are celebrated occasionally. A few pounds here. A minute PR in the half there. The improvements multiply over time and eventually you barely recognize who [...]

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Introducing: 2012 – The Year of Stretch Goals

January 4, 2012

 Are you ready to rock 2012? Last January, I announced that 2011 would be dedicated to the PR. I made it my mission to help you run faster than ever and set as many personal records as possible. Looking back over 2011, Strength Running grew tremendously and there are a lot of new resources to [...]

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Finding Inspiration: Recharging the Legs and Mind

December 28, 2011

Can you stay motivated to train for big goals year round? For most runners, it isn’t easy. The high mileage, intense workouts, and sacrifices that are inevitably made to enhance running take their toll after months of focus. You can’t be “on” all the time – mentally or physically. If you try, you’ll find yourself [...]

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Who Runs More, Men or Women? The Sports Bras vs. Speedos Infographic

December 21, 2011

Let’s ask sweeping, sexist questions for a moment: do women run in more expensive shoes? Are men more inclined to race marathons? Who runs more? If you’re looking for answers to these questions, look no further. This infographic shows us a lot of insights into how men and women are training, racing, and thinking differently [...]

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The Runner’s Eating Guide: 9 Tips for Keeping Off the Pounds this Christmas

December 19, 2011

If you’re like me this Christmas, you’re going to indulge in the big desserts, flowing booze, and generous portions. ‘Tis the season. Most people accept that the holidays are a special time to eat a lot of crap and skimp on the exercise. And you know what? That’s okay! I’ll definitely be taking advantage of [...]

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Strength, Variety, and Getting Out of Your Comfort Zone

December 15, 2011

Are you a creature of habit? I definitely am. My training is predictable even though I know the serious benefits of variety in any program. I run the same trails, do similar workouts from training cycle to training cycle, and always stick to the same core routines. This needs to change if I want to [...]

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Becoming Indestructible: The Building a Better Runner Giveaway

December 12, 2011

Would you like to run more and train harder with fewer running injuries? If you have a time goal for your next race or want to run in less pain, of course you want to train more consistently! Last week I spoke with coach Jay Johnson about his DVD series Building a Better Runner. Both [...]

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