Running mental health training is key to hitting any new personal record. As a coach, there is nothing I love more than hearing a runner wants to set a new goal, and for many that is finishing a longer distance event, such as moving from 5k to a 10k or from a half-marathon to your … Read more
A wise coach (probably) once said that if you prepare randomly, your results on race day will be random. Although this might not be a quote that can be attributed to anyone noteworthy, the basic idea is that if you want to have some idea of what to expect on race day after spending many … Read more
As many parts of the world start an incremental return to “normal” life, the prospect of returning to in-office work is being met with mixed feelings. For many runners, the question on many of our minds now is how do we go about maintaining running routines post-COVID? How do we achieve the level of work/life/running … Read more
You set a big running goal and you want to become a better runner. There are lots of activities out there, like weight lifting, yoga, or various forms of cross training, that are advertised to make you a better runner. Although there may be some truth in those claims, the very best way to become … Read more
You are special. You are unique. You are an individual. In endurance training, like most other areas of life, what is best for you might not be good for the next person and your friend’s training program might not work for you. We are all individuals and the best training plan for us to follow … Read more
Training Principle #2: Progression Think back to your very first run. It might have only been a mile or two (or maybe 10 if you were feeling overly amped up and ambitious!). Now reflect on where you are presently at in your running and how much you have improved from that very first run. Although … Read more
‘What doesn’t kill you, makes you stronger’ is an aphorism from the German philosopher Nietzsche that is fundamentally applicable to training to become a better runner. What Nietzsche learned through observation about human nature, that scientists have confirmed to be true for all living organisms down to the cellular level, is that when an organism … Read more
We often conjure images of the Sahara desert when thinking about adequate hydration; however, it may also be appropriate to think of the Arctic tundra when thinking about hydration for endurance activities. In this article, Team RunRun discusses the importance of staying hydrated in the winter for runners and how it impacts performance. Challenges of … Read more
Why Do I Run Slower When it is Cold Outside? Do you ever go out for a hard run on a cold day and notice that the effort to hit your pace is greater than expected? You nailed your workout on that 50℉ day last week, so it is unlikely that you’ve lost fitness since … Read more
Setting Running Goals during COVID-times With a New Year comes a flock of goals and resolutions being set. In a typical year within the running arena, this is compartmentalized into seasons and goal races with attached goal times and key racing competitions. But what about in this new normal, in this COVID-19 world? When it … Read more
We run farther to run faster. We run farther to prepare for epic races – 100 miler anyone? We run farther because we love running. In this article, Team RunRun shares their tips on how you can increase your weekly running mileage while staying healthy, and enjoying the process of working toward your big running … Read more
Joy. For many runners it’s not the first word that comes to mind when describing running. If it is for you, that’s great! However, I’m writing this for those of you who have felt their joy waning or who have maybe lost it all together. Training can be exciting but also demanding, challenging, time consuming, … Read more
Hopefully, most days running is a source of joy, something that makes your day better, and that you look forward to doing. But what about those days when running is a grind? When you don’t want to run, when mojo runs low? How do you get yourself out the door and out into the cold … Read more
It’s no secret that Strava recently took away nearly all the previously free features and now only offers the previous premium features to paying subscribers. We asked the team for their favorite Strava features to help us decide whether it’s worth paying up for the subscription features, or just hanging on to those free ones … Read more
Incremental Gains with Goal Setting & How The Process Sets You Up For Success I have always been a goal oriented person. So much so, that I often have layers of goals, meaning that I have already set goals that are not relevant until I reach some other goal that is laid out before me … Read more
Finding time to exercise: one of the most commonly-cited barriers to actually getting that first foot out the door and training as a parent. A common conundrum for many people. We’re all busy – work, school, family, friends…the list of other priorities can feel endless, overwhelming, and draining. Add in the very real, very aggravating … Read more
Finding time to train as a parent can often be a challenge. With gyms currently closed or very restricted (ie, no child care), kids doing virtual school, and parents either homeschooling, trying to work from home, or figuring out how to work while kids are no longer in school, it can feel nearly impossible. With … Read more
In this training tips article, coach Dan Lyne breaks down why running slow helps you get faster. Read on for a break down of what slow running is, how to find your slow speed, and how to add it into your training: Do you want to be a faster runner? You might think that the … Read more
So you’ve run 26.2 miles and you’re all like “OMG, marathoning is SO 1976. I want to go BIGGER!” Now you’re stuffing your face with a leftover pasta, listening to Ultrarunner Podcast, reading Hal Koerner’s Field Guide to Ultrarunning and trying to figure out what to do with your life. Lucky you! Today we are … Read more
While we all strive for success, it is the failures that teach us valuable lessons and give us perspective. In this article I hope to share a little running wisdom, so that you might gain from my losses.
