Fall is a busy time for running races! Many runners have completed, or will soon complete, a goal race this season. One of the advantages of working towards a goal race is that it helps guide periodization of your training; you work for 10-20 weeks or so, peak, run your race, and then take some down time and an off-season before training again. If you are entering your off-season and have completed your goal race, it's ... Read the Post...
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How to Dress for Outdoor Runs in Chilly Fall Weather
Many runners are excited to see cooler weather arriving this month. Even though the calendar has said it is fall for several weeks now, many of us have still had unusually warm weather for running. Now that we are finally getting some chilly fall weather (or will be soon) it can be tricky to figure out how to dress for runs. Here are some ideas for running comfortably this fall without feeling too warm or cold on your ... Read the Post...
Why You Should Be Running Hills In Your Training
Have you ever adjusted your running route just to avoid a big hill? I'm so guilty of this. Where I run it's pretty much impossible to avoid hills, but I know each route like the back of my hand and will sometimes plan my route so I don't need to run a big hill when I'm too tired. You've probably heard this before, but hills are really important for all runners. Let's talk about why you should be running hills in your ... Read the Post...
How to Easily Start and Expand Your Home Gym
Most of the runners I work with will only strength train if I give them a routine they can follow at home. Having a home gym is convenient and makes strength training easily accessible. However, it can be alot of work and become costly to develop a home gym. While there is a range of equipment you can include in your space, I am going to share some ideas to start and expand your home gym. This post contains affiliate ... Read the Post...
