with Coach Davida Pantuso Returning to running after a breast cancer diagnosis is an incredible milestone, but it can also feel overwhelming. Your body has been through so much, and if it feels unfamiliar or foreign right now, please know that is completely normal. On the surface, running seems so simple: right foot, left foot, … 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 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
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
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
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
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
Team RunRun coach Ryan Sheehy gives three concrete examples of how varying your race distances can make you better at all of them. For four years, I built and rebuilt for ultras — my first 50K, then a 100K, then 50-milers, then two cracks at 100 miles. When I finally crossed the line of my … Read more
The simple truth – ultras don’t kill speed – TRR coach Ryan Sheehy digs into the myth and provides insight into going long AND fast! Five weeks ago I was standing at the start line of my first 100-mile race. Today I ran an 18:50 5K — the fastest one I’ve ever run. My previous … Read more
Team RunRun coach Jay Bates shares his experience of how to keep a running journal and why it’s so important on the journey to becoming a better runner and living a more enriching life. “The habit of writing for my eye is a good practice. It loosens the ligaments.” —Virginia Woolf Let … Read more
What are they, why do we do them, and what is the true art of mile repeats? Team RunRun coach Jay Bates shares both his love for this classic workout and a comprehensive guide on doing it well. “Romance lives by repetition, and repetition converts an appetite into an art.” – Oscar Wilde Let me … Read more
Team RunRun coach Laura Sheridan has competed in the World 24 hour Ultrarunning Championships and she has a message for all ultrarunners about training! Said simply: Should ultrarunners do speedwork? YES! Let’s talk about why. I know many people get into ultrarunning because of the chill, run all day pace, social environment, and awesome people. … Read more
A deep dive into perimenopause and running with Team RunRun coach Kristina Folcik. Kristina shares her story as a woman, an athlete, and a coach in hopes that we can all learn and grow, and to better navigate this unique time in a woman’s life. The first athlete that I worked with who was in … Read more
How do you know when it’s time for a change with your training? Team RunRun coach Ryan Sheehy gives signs to look for to determine if you’ve outgrown your training plan. For the busy, ambitious runner Your schedule is packed, your goals are growing, and that generic plan you downloaded in 2021 just isn’t cutting … Read more
