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If one of your goals this year is to run a half marathon, you may be starting to think about how to train for your race. The amount of time you need to train for a half marathon will be different for everyone and will depend on your fitness, experience and goals. Here are some guidelines for planning how much time you will need to train for a half marathon.

How Long Do You Need to Train for a Half Marathon?

February 12, 2025view the post

Race mantras are one mental strategy that can help with your running by keeping you focused and positive during a challenging race. If you have never used a race mantra before you may not know where to start. I'm going to share some examples of helpful race mantras and also explain how to use them. This way you can come up with you own and practice to use them during a challenging run or race!

Helpful Race Mantras For Running and How To Use Them

February 5, 2025view the post

Often times when we are trying to create new habits we give up on them quickly because they don’t fit into our lives, or they are too overwhelming, or we just don’t have the capacity to do them. Instead, we can focus on creating tiny habits for our running that will help us to actually be consistent and successful. Based on the book “Tiny Habits” I came up with some ideas to create tiny habits to take your running to the next level.

Create Tiny Habits to Take Your Running to the Next Level

January 29, 2025view the post

Are hard workouts really the key to a faster marathon? They likely have something to do with it, but a new study from Sports Medicine highlights that the fastest marathon runners had a large training volume with most of their time doing easy runs. So what does that mean for the everyday runner?

What Everyday Runners Can Take Away from Strava Data on Marathon Training

January 22, 2025view the post

Jumping from one training cycle to the next or constantly racing can lead to plateaus, injuries, or burnout. Throughout the year it can be helpful to focus on base building at times to give yourself a break from the challenges of training, both mentally and physically. This period of time can have other benefits as well.

How Base Building Can Help Your Running and Why It’s Important

January 8, 2025view the post

Now that 2024 is over, many runners are starting to think about their goals for 2025. If you haven't started planning out your races for next year, it can be helpful to consider your year as a whole and what you want to accomplish. This can help you to prioritize your races and have a plan in place for your strongest race year. Here are some guidelines to consider as you are planning for next year.

How to Plan Your Strongest Race Year in 2025

January 1, 2025view the post

Trying to stay on track with your workouts over the holidays? Here are 5 tips to getting those workouts done even when you feel like there is no time!

5 Ways to Sneak in Workouts During the Busy Holiday Season

December 18, 2024view the post

Runners know that recovery is important to help us stay healthy and run strong. Here are some of the most effective recovery tools for runners. From rollers to sticks to massage balls and massage guns, these tools have you covered to keep your body recovering well.

The Most Effective Recovery Tools for Runners

November 20, 2024view the post

Whether you are running your first or 15th turkey trot this year, it's a great opportunity to have fun on Thanksgiving while also doing something healthy. Most runners are just looking to enjoy their time participating in the event or just want to get moving a bit before enjoying a day of delicious food. Here are some ideas to make your turkey trot more fun this year!

7 Ways To Make Your Turkey Trot More Fun

November 13, 2024view the post

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