Marathon

Tips from a pro….

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In late January I had the awesome opportunity to watch some incredible athletes who can run very, very fast! I attended an indoor track meet at the Univ of Washington Dempsey Center. I was super amazed and impressed! One of the athletes I watched was Shalane Flanagan. If you don't know, Shalane won a bronze medal in the... »

Workout with a purpose!

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If you want results you have to know what you're trying to accomplish! I was thinking about this on my run today: the word "Purpose"  It got me thinking WHY it is that I run and WHY it is that I want to get faster and go after my own PR.  Well, it could easily be that I'm a little crazy... »

Why runners make good employees

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Hey, I came across this article and totally had to share it!  I love what Holly has to say and agree completely! Finding time to run and train for a marathon, regardless if you work or not, is a HUGE task.  Not only that, but some days I find myself saying "i'd rather sit and work  for 10 hours straight... »

Another Life Experience…

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Aghh, Chicago Marathon Complete. That’s #6 for me! My final time was 3:38. Not close to my goal and not close to my current best time, 3:26, but a new experience which only makes me a stronger person. It didn’t turn out to be my best race, but I’m still happy about it. Not sure what it was, but... »

WIN a FREE Copy of our New Marathon Training Program

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This Tuesday running coach Yuri Elkaim of Treadmill Trainer and myself will be finally releasing a beginner marathon program. The program is called First Marathon Made Easy and it will include every aspect of running your first marathon.  Nutrition, equipment, mind set, and injury prevention as well as a 16 week program are just a few of the topics we cover... »

I RUN, because I like it (dammit)

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I’m warning you know that I’m a little peeved today and will be venting in this post!  You can do me a favor and add your comment below and help me build a case as to why I think people enjoy running and why, as a trainer and coach, will never promote some 7 day fat loss system to anyone,... »

Running Intervals

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I want to introduce you to my friend and running coach, Yuri Elkaim.  He has an awesome website and running product. Check it out: http://www.mytreadmilltrainer.com As you know, I build intervals into my training program in order to increase my fitness and become a faster runner. Yuri has ipod recorded interval workouts and they ROCK!  In fact, he and I are... »

Getting (and Staying) Motivated

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MONDAY: SUCCESS STORIES Happy Labor Day!  Hope you get to enjoy the day off. Many of you continue to send me emails on your progress and I LOVE IT!  I find it to be very encouraging, inspiring, and motivating. I'm really starting to feel like this blog is turning into a fun, vibrant, and welcoming community where we tell it like it is... »

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. ... »

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. ... »

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