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
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
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
What Are Strides and Why Should Runners Do Them? Ever heard the word “strides” and wondered, What exactly does that mean? Been there. Strides are one of those things that coaches talk about all the time, but if you’ve never done them before, it can be confusing. So let’s break them down. What are Strides? … Read more
Many, many problems in ultras are linked to fueling. TRR coach Ryan Sheehy gives three proactive strategies for being your best on race day, and in training. A friend of mine kept cramping in ultras. Full-body, seize-up, day-ending cramps that DNF’d him race after race. He blamed his electrolytes and tinkered: more salt, extra magnesium, … Read more
Team RunRun coach Megan Plocher answers the questions about how long it takes to train for a marathon and the key points on how to do it. Let’s dive in! There’s nothing quite like signing up for your first marathon. You only get one first marathon, after all. One minute you’re clicking “confirm registration.” Next, … Read more
with Coach Corey Turnbull If you stand still and listen at any finish line, or scroll through your strava feed you’ll hear and see all sorts of reasons people feel they did not meet their goal. Bad weather. Illness. Work stress. Family obligations. Injury. Bad coaching. Poor race day execution. Life. And sure, sometimes those … Read more
For runners in the northern hemisphere, winter training brings its own challenges: decreased sunlight, cold, as well as the misery of getting on the treadmill “dread mill”, to name a few. Read on for some tips and techniques to rekindle your motivation to keep going or get back on the bus! Motivation Tips for Winter … Read more
And Why Your Pace Doesn’t Have to Dictate Your Experiences or Achievements It’s hard not to get in your head when you’re alone for a whole race – and not because you’re out at the front, but because you’re at the back of the pack. A back of the pack perspective In a world obsessed … Read more
Cleared at 6 Weeks Postpartum—But Am I Ready to Run? Mom of 3 and TRR Coach Amanda Hamilton is documenting her return to running postpartum journey here on the Team RunRun blog. This is journal entry #1 in a multi-part series. Before we dive in, keep in mind that neither Amanda Hamilton nor the TRR … Read more
How the ActivityTracker app can help runners stay consistent and connected to their goals. We are surrounded by distractions in our day-to-day life that can push fitness goals to the wayside: that’s where the ActivityTracker app comes in! Your personal accountability partner in your pocket, ActivityTracker helps you stay consistent and progressing towards your goals. Here’s how: 1. … Read more
How to save time and distance in races by understanding tangents. Are you Adding Unnecessary Distance (and Time) to your Races? Ever crossed the finish line of a marathon only to realize your watch reads 26.6 miles instead of 26.2? That extra 0.4 miles might not look like much on paper, but on race day, … Read more
6 weeks, 1 self-experiment, 0 planned rest days—here’s what happened. As a coach, I believe in prescribing rest days. Adaptation happens during rest. Your body needs a break and you come back stronger. I believe this. However, when Team RunRun Editor-in-Chief, Ruby Wyles, asked me to write a piece on rest days, I got a … Read more
A deeper look at how AI-powered running apps can be more harmful than helpful. Picture this: You’re inspired to start running — maybe a friend gets into the sport, or you cheer on strangers at a local race. Either way, something clicks and you think to yourself, “I want to do this”. But where do … Read more
Ditch the One-Size-Fits-All Plan If you’re reading this, I’m assuming you want to actually improve your running or, as is the case with a coach or friend, help another runner improve. This is the article for you. Let’s get this out of the way: stock running plans aren’t cutting it anymore. Sure, they’re accessible. Sometimes … Read more
How to get the most out of the relationship with your online running coach. Building an effective coaching relationship is essential for fostering an athlete’s self-worth and confidence in running and life outside of sport. Rick McGuire, author of Chapter 1 on Positive Coaching in USATF’s Track & Field Coaching Essentials1, describes a running coach as … Read more
Before diving into the reasons for working with a running coach, let’s do the unthinkable and box runners into totally arbitrary, made-up, overlapping boxes! Five Broad Categories of Runners: These categories are not mutually exclusive, and you don’t need to box yourself in. You likely might find yourself resonating with a few. Regardless, these subtypes … Read more
In a world of running, we can spend a lot of time alone. Especially when we are first starting, we lace up our shoes, head out the door (or to the treadmill), and run with our own thoughts. Running is truly a sport where we battle with ourselves, where we strive to reach new goals … Read more
The curious case of the dead headphones and missing running mojo. As a knowledge worker, I’m behind a computer screen consuming media for most of the day. It’s constant stimulation: DMs, email, meetings, phone calls, etc. Going out to run in the morning or at lunch is my way to free the body and the … Read more
The Power of Consistency and Honesty If there’s one thing I’ve learned as both a runner and a coach, it’s this: growth in running and life rarely comes from perfection—it comes from showing up and telling the truth. Sounds like something we all learned back in kindergarten, right? (Did I just date myself?) In my … Read more
