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Half Marathon Speed Training
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... »
Running Tips and Quotes
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)... »
Running Quotes
[gallery] Please share any of your favorite running or motivating quotes by leaving a comment here. Happy... »
Change it up
Are you finding that you are losing motivation to run? It happens. And even though we know running is effective, it's still extremely easy to resist. Motivational dips cause declines in regularity, distance and pace, and finding the drive to strap on your sneakers is a constant psychological struggle. Keep your body and mind guessing. Clock a variety of routes so... »
3 running questions answered
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... »
how to get faster
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... »
What does running teach you?
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... »
Are you a barefoot runner?
I'm curious to know if anyone out there is a barefoot runner or running in the vibrams? Please leave a comment below with your opinion (good or bad) and your experiences running barefoot. If so, what is your opinion....good or bad? I haven't tried barefoot running myself and not sure I will, but I do want to know from those who... »
Workout with a purpose!
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... »







