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The closer you get to your race, the harder it is to make improvements in your fitness that will carry over to a faster race time. However, during the last few weeks before your race, and also on race day, there are a few things you can do to improve your race time. So at this point stop trying to cram in speed workouts and extra miles, and instead shift your focus to these strategies!

3 Last Minute Ways to Improve Your Race Time

April 27, 2022view the post

I recently tried InsideTracker to look at my overall health and to see if there were improvements I could make to my nutrition and lifestyle. InsideTracker looks at where you need to be to be able to sustain an active lifestyle and incorporates the latest research to understand where these biomarkers should be for active individuals and how we can improve them through our nutrition and lifestyle factors.

Using InsideTracker to Analyze my Health for Better Running

April 13, 2022view the post

It's that time of year when we are getting closer to spring goal races. Many runners are gearing up for a half-marathon in April or May, which means it's almost taper time! As I have started to work with some of my athletes on preparing for their taper, I wanted to share some ways to successfully taper for a half-marathon.

How to Successfully Taper for a Half-Marathon

April 6, 2022view the post

After a long, cold winter, is anyone else feeling like they need a good spring cleaning? Every year around this time I start to get excited for shorts, warmer running weather, and potential spring races. So why not take some time to "spring clean" your running? This is a great way to reset and refocus before spring running really begins!

5 Ways to “Spring Clean” Your Running

March 30, 2022view the post

Hip extension is important for runners. With proper hip extension you can run faster and stronger while preventing injuries. Good hip extension requires mobile hips and strong glutes, with a stable pelvis. Here are some ways to work on your hip extension for stronger running.

How to Increase Hip Extension for Stronger Running

March 23, 2022view the post

Sometimes when we think about improving our running we consider the big things, like workouts, strength training programs, and long-term goals. There are also small day-to-day changes we can make that, when done consistently, can help improve your running. Small changes add up, and can seem less intimidating than bigger ones. Check out these small ways to improve your running right now and give some of them a try!

10 Small Ways To Improve Your Running Right Now

March 16, 2022view the post

It's that time of year when the off-season is ending and spring races are right around the corner! Maybe some of you have already been training for a spring race. I'm sure there are others who are just now starting to think about what's ahead. This is the perfect time to do some planning, goal-setting, and preparation for a strong spring racing season!

5 Tips for Choosing a Successful Spring Race Goal

March 9, 2022view the post

Do you have multiple pairs of running shoes, or do you run in the same shoes day after day? There are some advantages to having more than one pair of running shoes and rotating them throughout the week. But how exactly do you rotate your running shoes in an effective way? Here are some ideas to consider when you have multiple pairs of running shoes.

How To Rotate Your Running Shoes

March 2, 2022view the post

As a runner this time of year is tough, when we still have cold weather and snow in many places but we are also teased by the prospect of spring being right around the corner. It can be tempting to set your sights on warmer weather but we never know exactly when that will come. So how can runners persevere through the last few weeks of winter?

How Runners Can Persevere Through the Last Few Weeks of Winter Weather

February 23, 2022view the post

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Has to be a quick dance party because I’m alread Has to be a quick dance party because I’m already running late! Why does this album get stuck in my head during all of my runs? #running #marathontraining #lifeofashowgirl
19 miles! 7 on the treadmill, 12 outside, 1,272 to 19 miles! 7 on the treadmill, 12 outside, 1,272 total feet of elevation gain. Amazing weather. Listened to Life of a Showgirl on the treadmill and had some podcasts saved for my outside run but couldn’t get my headphones to connect. This was challenging by the end and I kept thinking how hard it would be if I needed to run another 7 miles today (and all miles at a faster pace) but this is why we train. Feeling like I’m in a good place with 6 weeks to go! How was your run today? #run #marathontraining #longrun
And just like that September is over…but most of And just like that September is over…but most of it still felt like August. This month I ran 175 miles, my highest since last November. The long runs are getting longer, and I’m slowly feeling like my fitness is building. I can’t believe that by the time October is over I’ll be getting ready to taper for the marathon! Let’s hope October brings lots of good miles and maybe some cooler weather. Was September a good month of running for you? #september #marathontraining #running
Getting my hair untangled was a harder workout tha Getting my hair untangled was a harder workout than running 15 miles. When will it actually feel like fall? #running #marathontraining #fallrunning
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