Marathon

Knee Pain & Running

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Knee pain.  So common among runners.  Some complain of pain on the front of their knee, the back, the side, or below the knee cap. There are many causes of knee pain and it can be prevented mostly by strengthening the leg and hip muscles.  Actually, one of the biggest causes of knee pain is due to a muscle imbalance. ... »

Got Heel Pain?

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Does the heel of your foot hurt? especially first thing in the morning when you set foot on the ground? You most likely are developing or already have developed Plantar Fascitis. One of the most common foot injuries in runners is Plantar Fascitis. If you experience pain in your heel or bottom of your foot with walking, prolonged standing, or when... »

Chicago GOAL!

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I have a request: leave a comment here with your running goal. It does not have to be specific to the marathon or a time. I told you mine and now I want to hear yours. Thank you everyone for your inspiration and input on my marathon goal. As you can see, I decided to go with 3:17.... »

I need a CHALLENGE!

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Watch this video and tell me your suggestion for my next marathon time goal... [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-cyjKPwwCgc[/youtube] I will reveal my goal on Monday.  Stay Tuned. ... »

What’s YOUR Race Day Strategy?

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Everyone has their own race day strategy.  I have mine and I'm certain they differ from yours.  I will highlight some of my suggestions for a successful race day. However, because different methods work for all of us, please share what you do and what works for you to have a better run on race day.  Please leave your comments and... »

10 Fast Facts!

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1. The most important run in marathon training is the LONG RUN. You can finish a marathon without any speed work, lactate threshold training, hill running or strength training. You may not set a new PR, but you would finish as long as you completed your long runs. 2. In 2009, more than 400,000 people is the U.S. will ran the... »

Listen to YOUR body!!!

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I was being really creative  when I finally decided what to title this post!  I'll be the first to tell you that I'm the worst listener when it comes to listening to body, especially when I'm injured.  No worries, I'm not currently injured, but I've been there before. Too many runners run through injuries!  This is only making it worse people! ... »

Rookie Marathon Mistakes

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Every marathon I run I learn a new lesson.  I'm sure for those of you who have run a marathon learned valuable lessons along the way as well. Feel free to add to my list here by leaving a comment below. I must warn you one of the photos is kinda graphic.  A fair warning to you.  However, it is the... »

Who or What Inspires YOU?

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Today I want to share with you what some of my clients have shared with me when I asked what inspires them (i did get permission to share this info).  I was blown away by the emails I received and thank you for sharing.  So much of what I read was a good reminder to appreciate and be grateful everyday!  ... »

Half Marathon Racing

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A key to improving your marathon time is in your half marathon race Aghh, the half marathon.  It really is the perfect race distance.  Just long enough to be a challenge, yet not long enough to face "hitting a wall" or post race soreness so much you can't walk normal. I love racing this distance.  In fact, I use the half... »

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