Christine, Author at Strength Running

How 2x Olympian Kara Goucher Handles Expectations, Pressure, and Pre-Race Anxiety

Posted June 9, 2022
BY Christine

Whether you’re an elite athlete or race for the fun of it, we all feel pressure in our own way. Pressure can be crippling, but it also has the power to be productive when you learn how to manage …

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Mountain Runner Kelly Halpin on One-Hour Warm-ups and Well-Rounded Athleticism

Posted June 2, 2022
BY Christine

No matter how much you love running, all runners should strive to be athletes for success and longevity in the sport. Being well-rounded in pursuit of your goals can make you strong and fit for the long haul, both …

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Ultramarathoner Krissy Moehl on the Value of Adventures, Training Logs, and Reflection

Posted May 26, 2022
BY Christine

Although it’s important to run the miles and put in consistent training, sometimes you gain the most from reflecting on what you have done over past days, weeks, months and years of running. One of the world’s best ultramarathoners, …

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Running Form Best Practices and Gait Analysis with Dr. Anh Bui, DPT, CSCS

Posted May 19, 2022
BY Christine

The ins and outs of running form can confuse even the most experienced runners. When it comes to running technique, focusing on optimization instead of drastic change will help you get the most from your training.

Running form and …

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Football Player to 2:52 Marathoner: How Brent Ran 48 Minutes Faster Over 26.2 Miles

Posted May 12, 2022
BY Christine

No matter what your marathon goal, progress can be addictive. Who doesn’t want to get faster? Learn how to make the most of consistent, focused training to reach those ambitious personal bests.

With the re-emergence of a more regular …

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The Big Stress Fracture Episode with Dr. Emily Kraus

Posted May 5, 2022
BY Christine

A bone stress injury is one of the injuries feared most by runners and with good reason – they require extensive time off for healing and recovery. By understanding common risk factors, you can stay healthy and prevent this …

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Running Explained’s Elisabeth Scott on Pacing, Easy Runs, Zone 2, and More

Posted April 28, 2022
BY Christine

Learning the nuances of pacing takes time and experience (and runners often think that harder is better). But all runners can learn how to pace appropriately with advice from coach Elisabeth Scott.

Whether you’re a new or experienced …

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Recovery 101: The 5 Best Ways to Recover From Hard Running

Posted April 21, 2022
BY Christine

Training and racing can feel complicated at times, but recovery doesn’t need to be. If you nail the basics when it comes to recovery, you can stay healthy, energized, and get the most from your running.

While many of …

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How to Build Real-World Mental Toughness (a behind the scenes coaching call)

Posted April 14, 2022
BY Christine

Training your brain to handle the difficult moments in workouts and races is an essential skill for runners. If you’re new to mental toughness training, this coaching call will help you learn the practical ways to develop and implement …

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Dr. Noel Brick on How to Think When Running Gets Difficult

Posted April 7, 2022
BY Christine

Runners understand the need to develop physical stamina to run workouts and races, but often underestimate the importance of training their brains. Learning to use a variety of mental techniques can help improve running economy and make hard efforts …

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