How To Run a Sub 3 Hour Marathon + Sub 3 Hour Marathon Training Plan
For many intermediate endurance runners, completing a sub 3 hour marathon is the pinnacle of their running journey and a huge life achievement.
With the accomplishment of consistent finishes under four hours comes the planting of a seed that going under three hours may well be possible.
How To Run A Faster Mile: 6 Strategies To Improve
As a running coach, I encourage my runners to consider training to run a faster mile, even if their primary goal is centered around a longer-distance race. Regardless of whether you are interested in setting a new personal record in a 5K, 10K, half marathon, or marathon, there is still a lot of value in ... Read more
Alternatives To Running: 16 Fun Cardio Ideas To Break the Monotony Of Running
Running is one of the most efficient forms of cardio or aerobic exercise because it’s a total-body, high-impact activity. Within just a few minutes of running or jogging, your heart rate will be significantly elevated in an effort to deliver oxygen to your muscles. Running is the go-to form of cardio for many of us, ... Read more
Bounce Back Strong With My 13 Expert Tips for Your Post Marathon Recovery
Whether it’s your first marathon or you have enough marathon finisher’s medals to line an entire wall, your body needs to recover whenever you finish a marathon. In fact, as a running coach, I call the marathon recovery period the 27th mile of the race to show just what an important part of the marathon ... Read more
How To Run 5K In 27 Minutes: Complete Guide + Training Plan
Most of the new runners I coach decide to tackle a 5K for their first race. It’s a great goal because it’s an approachable distance, even for beginners, and a huge milestone for new runners. For your first 5K, just finishing the race or park run is a fantastic goal because it takes the pressure ... Read more
What To Do Before a Run: Essential Pre-Run Routine Tips
At the beginning of my running career, I would wake up every day, throw on my running clothes, and walk out the door to begin my morning run. Well, I don’t know if age caught up with me or what, but that is simply not a possibility anymore if I want to have a successful ... Read more
How To Run 10K In 55 Minutes: Complete Guide + Training Plan
The 10K race distance is an alluring event for many runners because it’s long enough to feel like an impressive distance running achievement but short enough to allow the training to fit into a busy schedule without getting in the way of work or family time. Although just finishing a 10K is a fantastic milestone, ... Read more
The 10 Best Achilles Stretches For Runners
If you haven’t suffered from any Achilles tendon pain as a runner yet, you are definitely doing something, if not a lot of things, right with your training. Our Achilles tendon is notorious for giving us a hard time as it is susceptible to a variety of overuse injuries such as Achilles tendinitis or Achilles ... Read more
How To Hit A New 10K PR
The 10K is the perfect distance for many runners. It’s long enough to pose an impressive challenge for new runners to work up to finishing their first 10K and short enough that more experienced runners can typically fit the training into their weekly routine, even with a full-time job. Once you have finished your first ... Read more
How To Run 10K In 35 Minutes: Complete Guide + Training Plan
Let’s get one thing straight: If you are looking into running 10K in 35 minutes, you will be taking on a challenging goal and accomplishing something very few runners can achieve. After all, Running Level reports that the average 10K time across all ages ... Read more
Run Walk Marathon Training Guide: Jeff Galloway Method Explained
So, you’ve caught the running bug and have set your sights on training for a marathon—congratulations! Running an entire marathon without stopping can seem very overwhelming, but fear not. The Jeff Galloway walk-run method provides a powerful strategy for turning your marathon dream into reality! The whole premise behind it is there’s no requirement that ... Read more
Running Injuries: The 8 Signs You Should Take A Break From Running
If you, like many of us, have caught the running bug, you’ll know how difficult it can be to take a break. But, like anything in life, too much of a good thing can lead to negative consequences. We run day after day, looking to achieve new personal bests and conquer longer distances. If we are training for ... Read more
10 Marathon Tips For Beginners: How To Train For A Successful Race
Training for your first marathon can often feel overwhelming. Running 26.2 miles is quite a feat; taking on this challenge requires hard work, time, and dedication. But trust us, it’s always worth it in the end! Marathon training for beginners can be approached in a couple of different ways: Jumping in and just winging it ... Read more
Should You Exercise When Hungover? Exploring The Pros + Cons
We all like to enjoy ourselves in one way or another, and for many adults, an alcoholic beverage or two provides just the social lubrication and mental relaxation they need to unwind and have a good time. However, once in a while, your best intentions to enjoy just a drink or two end up spiraling ... Read more
Does Yoga Count As Cross Training? + 8 Best Yoga poses for Strength
Yoga can be a great adjunct to running. It is a movement practice that complements running well because it’s nearly the yin to the yang so to speak. Where running is cardiovascularly demanding, yoga is generally low intensity when it comes to the aerobic workout. Running is high-impact, and yoga is a low-impact activity. Running ... Read more
