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Coaching

These days, more and more runners are recognizing the value of working with a running coach. You don't need to be a professional runner or even be working towards a big goal to benefit from a coach. Here are some suggestions to help you maximize your experience working with a running coach.

How to Maximize Your Experience Working with a Running Coach

May 21, 2025view the post

There are many scenarios that may lead you to look for a beginner marathon training plan, and there are many training plans available. How how do you choose the perfect beginner marathon training plan?

How To Choose The Perfect Beginner Marathon Training Plan

May 10, 2023view the post

This year didn't really turn out to be the year I expected in terms of my running, but then again I didn't really have any huge goals either. I've come to realize that this is just the season of life I am in right now! Staying consistent with my running is a win in itself.

2022 Running Year in Review

December 28, 2022view the post

Runners often struggle with negative thoughts when a run or race gets hard. Here are some strategies for overcoming some of those negative thoughts that often creep into our minds. By focusing on the positive, and changing our thinking, we can learn to get over some of those frustrating thoughts!

How To Conquer Your Negative Thoughts On the Run with Positive Thinking

February 2, 2022view the post

As many of us are now back to in-person racing, we are all trying to remember all the logistics of how to prepare for a race. We talked about the taper period, but what are the last minute "to-dos" that you should focus on during the last week before your race? This is usually when many of us are feeling anxious as the race is getting closer and we aren't running as many miles. Here are some ideas to keep you feeling positive, focused, and productive.

What To Do The Week Before Your Race

September 29, 2021view the post

Do you have a running support team? You probably do, even if you don't realize it. Maybe you have a friend who you run with. Or a really good physical therapist. People who can support your running, while providing you with motivation and confidence, can all be a part of your support team. Here are some ideas for building an effective running support team.

How to Build an Effective Running Support Team

July 7, 2021view the post

Jack Daniels developed a tool to provide runners with a way to determine their appropriate training paces without having their VO2 max measured in a lab. Now there is a simple, user friendly app and training platform available for free for runners to use to help track their training and find their appropriate training paces. Here is more about what VDOT O2 is and how it can help your training for free.

What is VDOT O2 and How It Can Improve Your Training for Free

June 30, 2021view the post

Should you run when you're sick? In general, it's better to rest, but there are certain circumstances in which is may be ok to run. Click post to read more about when you should run and when you should rest.

Should You Run When You’re Sick?

May 19, 2021view the post

Now that races are starting to come back, many runners are considering how they want to train for their next race. If you are on the fence about if you should work with a running coach, here are a few reasons why a coach can help you get that PR and reach your running goals.

5 Reasons To Work With a Running Coach

April 23, 2021view the post

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You don’t know the life of a runnergirl, babe. J You don’t know the life of a runnergirl, babe. Just living that 3:30am alarm clock life and chugging gels like it’s my job. #longrun #marathontraining #lifeofashowgirl
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
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