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
Four Tips for a Successful and Stress-Free Race It’s race week, your goal event is fast approaching, and this survival guide will set you up for success. You’ve trained hard and with dedication for months. You’ve said ‘no’ to social opportunities to get to sleep early for your morning long runs. And now you are … Read more
When it comes to better training and racing, sleep is your superpower! I think we all have tried to run after a horrible night’s sleep. That feeling when you’ve just fallen asleep and then the alarm clock rings and it’s time to get up. You had every intention of starting the day with a run … Read more
It’s marathon taper time! You’ve put in the work and now you’re looking to perform your best on race day. To some the idea of a taper might sound glorious, to others it might bring feelings of apprehension. This article will hopefully help to even out those feelings by explaining what exactly a taper is, … Read more
So you might not yet be sold on finding running fun, but you can at least acknowledge the many benefits to running. It’s one of the best activities for building cardiovascular fitness and improving your physical health. Running also offers significant mental benefits such as enhancing your mood and reducing anxiety. Despite the numerous benefits, … Read more
Training for a marathon, or any long distance running event, is fairly simple: run consistently each week, mostly easy, sometimes hard. There are no magic workouts that will catapult your fitness forward, rather success comes from stringing together days, weeks, and months of solid work. Now, although training can be that simple, I know that … Read more
The gamification of fitness is a trend that has been gaining popularity over the past couple decades with fitness video games and virtual leaderboards. More recently, we’ve seen the marriage of fitness games with VR technology, but it goes as far back as the Nintendo Wii’s Wii Fit and Wii Sports series. Likewise, the PlayStation … Read more
And why recovery maybe the most underrated part of your training! Your training plan is dialed in. You’ve got the mileage, the workouts, the long runs. But let me ask you this: Is your recovery plan just as detailed? If your answer is something like “Uhhh… I foam roll…sometimes?”—then we need to talk. Train Hard, … Read more
TLDR: Consistency is key. Period. Consistently caring for yourself by doing the small things to keep your mind and body happy will pay huge dividends come race day. Practical Tip: Prepare your environment the night before your training session to eliminate any barriers to getting out the door. Lay out your clothes, shoes, fill your … Read more
5 Lessons from My Four-Legged Training Buddy Hi! Meet Toula. An eight year old, highly independent, active, and joyful soft-coated Wheaten Terrier. Toula has been running long distance with me since she was about 14 months old. She’s run off leash, on leash, tethered, not-tethered, and wild and free through big pastures and open fields. … Read more
January 1 is just another day. I’m not a fan of New Year’s resolutions. There’s something about them that feels forced. It’s as if we’re declaring that January 1 is the day we suddenly become a different person, make massive life changes, or erase all the habits we’ve built over the years. The problem is, … Read more
Whether runners should use rate of perceived exertion (RPE) or heart rate monitors is the question. At best, this is a heavily debated topic of which approach is best, with an incredible amount of nuance within each modality. As an athlete and coach, my experiences have ranged from receiving many questions around this topic, to meeting … Read more
Team RunRun Coaches Sarah Forman, Rob Gomez, Kate Marden, Sam Renikoff joined Kyle Fulmer for a Talk With the Experts discussion all about off season training and winter running tips. I highly recommend you check out the full replay here. This article zooms in on the second half of the conversation: winter running. Running in … Read more
The Case For and Against Cold Therapy by Team RunRun Coach Scott Fauble Everyone who is training seriously, or even not so seriously, seems to be obsessed with recovery. Every time I open my phone, I’m bombarded with TikToks, Instagram reels and targeted ads featuring people touting all sorts of hacks or tools to help … Read more
And the Importance of Training Flexibility to ‘Make It All Work’ Ever wondered about how stress and running interact? Perhaps you’ve heard that running relieves stress? Or maybe you find your running suffering when work and family life gets busy? Let’s unpack this. How the Pros Balance Stress and Running Years ago I read “Running … Read more
