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Benefits of running

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Half Marathon Speed Training

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I figure if you are going to train for a half marathon (or any running race) you may as well throw in some speed work and make yourself a stronger runner.  Besides, I'm the believer in "less is more" so I'd rather do fewer quality workouts then running slow miles everyday and getting bored. All of my running programs include... »

5k Speed Workouts

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Two main reasons I'm writing this blog post today.  1) Because one of you sent me an email asked how to get faster for the 5k distance and 2) because I watched a 5k race on Sunday and it inspired me to write this...(i must say I enjoyed being a spectator and not a participant, although I felt a little... »

Running Tips and Quotes

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Happy Sunny Friday...(its very sunny in Seattle and hopefully it is sunny where you are too)! I was going through my files and found my folder of articles I have saved over the years and am sharing some of those here with you today. Please leave us a comment below and share any motivating tips or quotes of your own. 1)... »

3 running questions answered

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If you remember a former blog post I had asked you to ask me your questions regarding running, fitness and nutrition.  I've answered three questions today from some of our readers. here ya go. Question #1 from Anna: I would love general help/advice for how to push through fitness plateaus.. I realize that getting to bootcamp more often and adding more... »

My 6-minute strength workout

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 I never let a busy day get in the way of my workouts.  However, some days I'm literally left with 10-15 minutes to squeeze in a workout, so I created what I call the "2 minute drill" workout.  Simple and sweet and over in 6 minutes.  This is also workout that can be done in a hotel room.  NO EXCUSES...this... »

how to get faster

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It's becoming my favorite time of year.... Race Season!  This includes 5k, 10k, half marathon, marathon, triathlon and beyond!  I love receiving emails on race performances...thanks for sending the race report (it motivates me)! I've been getting a lot of questions and emails asking how one can get faster.  I have a lot of ideas and some workouts I'll share with... »

Is upper body strength a must for runners?

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Let me ask you this.... do you strength train?  if so, how often and what do you do? "Does it help you run or slow you down? How much upper body strength is too much for marathon runners? Should your upper body be equal in strength to your lower body?"  These are just a few examples of the many questions my... »

What does running teach you?

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Happy Weekend!  Today I wanted to share part of an email I received from a client who is following my 16 week marathon plan.  Her words are very inspiring. "The experience so far has taught me a lot about myself. I know that if I put my mind to something I can work through it and accomplish the task. I feel... »

Have you tried this fat burner yet?

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It drives me crazy every time I see or hear about a "fat burning pill" in the media.  It drives me more crazy when people ask me how well it works, if I've tried it, and when should they start taking it. STOP!  stop listening or watching that crap!  It doesn't work.  It won't work. How much money have you wasted... »

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