with Coach Nicole Thome While the New York City Marathon is an incredible experience — race morning is unlike most other marathons. Even if you’ve run other World Major Marathons, logistically NYC has its own unique challenges. Between transportation to Staten Island, security and the long wait before your corral opens, you’ll want to arrive … Read more
with Coach John Vigil Run/Walk Is a Racing Strategy, Not a Failure For many runners, walking during a race feels like something went wrong. The wheels fell off, their pace was too aggressive, fatigue caught up to them, or their race plan just fell apart. However, walking during a race doesn’t necessarily mean something went … Read more
with Coach Serena Blacklow What are we trying to accomplish with a warmup? An effective warmup is one that primes the physical and mental systems for the race at hand without adding significant fatigue. Therefore, it might look different for a different length race (particularly a sprint vs endurance race) and will have some individuality. … Read more
with Robin Sorey There is a bit of allure about becoming a “Masters” runner. A runner over 40 with new goals, or entering a new age group with the hopes of bringing that “30 something” fitness into it. And then there’s this inevitable and often unwelcomed transition in life that women start experiencing as early … Read more
with Coach Robin Sorey At 9pm the night before, I wasn’t sure if I was going to make it to the start line of the Hartford Marathon. The days leading up to my marathon, pretty much from peak week through the 3 week taper, were filled with life stress. Mom stress, single mom stress, work … Read more
with Coach Robin Sorey You used to crush those training plans. Follow the schedule, hit your paces, race day magic happened. Now? The same approach leaves you exhausted, frustrated, and wondering if your best running days are behind you. Here’s what changed: Your body isn’t the same. But you’re still training like it is. Traditional … Read more
with Coach Dandelion Dilluvio-Scott Many ultra distance events provide the optional service of delivering athlete drop bags to specific aid stations along the course. Drop bags are critical tool for ultrarunners especially when running without crew or at remote aid stations. They allow runners to access an array of personal items along their journey. Choosing the items … Read more
with Coach Kelsey McGill Whether you’re new to the sport or a seasoned veteran, just about every one of us has been in the throes of some stomach-revolting nightmare. On the nausea rollercoaster and guzzling down another gel sound like a good idea? YOU’RE KIDDING, RIGHT?! Got the endless squirts and you’re only a third … Read more
“Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the face” – Mike Tyson This quote couldn’t apply to ultrarunning more when it comes to fueling and nutrition. Oftentimes, when looking up race nutrition, you’ll find tips about what food should be eaten, when, how often, etc. While it’s good to have a baseline strategy, … Read more
Part 3: Executing the Plan Big running goals can be scary. Is it the right goal? Can you reach it? What if you get injured? How do you get there? What if you’re not ready? That’s where having a coach comes in. Having a coach can help you in a variety of ways: Unfortunately, coaching … Read more
Part 2: Making a Plan Big running goals can be scary. Is it the right goal? Can you reach it? What if you get injured? How do you get there? What if you’re not ready? That’s where having a coach comes in. Having a coach can help you in a variety of ways: Unfortunately, coaching … Read more
Part 1: Getting Started Big running goals can be scary. Is it the right goal? Can you reach it? What if you get injured? How do you get there? What if you’re not ready? That’s where having a coach comes in. Having a coach can help you in a variety of ways: Unfortunately, coaching isn’t … Read more
It was New Year’s Eve 2023, and I was sitting on my couch thinking about what the next year would bring. I had recently been engaged, changed jobs, and ultimately had a whirlwind of a year. With everything going on, running had taken a back burner. I was out of shape and, admittedly, quite a bit chubbier than … Read more
Tips on getting started and sticking with it By Mike Urbanski, TeamRunRun Coach One of the most wonderful things about our sport is that anyone in decent health, at any age, can do it. And if you ever decide to run in a race, what other sport includes an 80-year-old in the same event as a … Read more
Standards, Goals, and Expectations: How I think about these three aspects of sports as a coach & athlete As the head coach of a high school team, I find myself thinking about and coming back to standards, goals, and expectations often. These aren’t just set between me and the team but also between me and … Read more
Let’s be honest, we’re living in a pretty incredible time for athletes. Want a training plan? Ask AI. Need a strength session to complement your running? Ask AI. Not sure what a particular workout is supposed to achieve? Ask AI. Want someone to turn your slightly chaotic list of goals, available training days and favourite … Read more
Fall is here and that means shorter days. Many of my female athletes ask questions about safety at night. Some of them live in busy cities where others live off of country back roads. I have had the opportunity to live in busy places and back roads sometimes without a house for miles. Each place has its own set … Read more
Are you putting in the long slow easy runs, track workouts, yet struggling in the marathon? If you are, you are missing out on a crucial piece. Zone 3 running. The “efficiency run” or “tempo run.” While zone 2 has been receiving all the hype lately, the importance of zone 3 has not been getting … Read more
How to Handle those Hard Moments! If you’ve run an ultramarathon, you already know that at some point, things are going to get tough! Maybe it happens once, maybe twice, or maybe you find yourself moving through a series of difficult moments throughout the race. It might be nausea, tired legs, a drop in motivation, … Read more
Setting process goals that help you reach your dream end goal. As athletes, it is natural to dream big and think about the end goal. Whether that goal is qualifying for Boston, breaking three hours in the marathon, or simply completing your first 5K, having something to work toward can be incredibly motivating. These types … Read more
