Running

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 Quotes

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[gallery] Please share any of your favorite running or motivating quotes by leaving a comment here.  Happy... »

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... »

Try these challenging run workouts…..

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Hey there! Hope 2011 is off to a great start. I have a couple challenging workouts I want to share with you. If you feel like you slow down in a race or can't keep your pace towards the end of a run, these workouts are for you! In fact, the way these workouts are designed, they will help improve your... »

Give the gift of HEALTH!

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Christmas is right around the corner and its time to shop! I love getting and giving the gift of health! In fact, I’ve put together a list of some of my favorite things and maybe you might consider these items as gifts for your running friends and family. Also, please feel free to add to my list.  Leave a... »

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... »

70.3 Race Results

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Let me start by saying it was flippin' HOT out there today.  96 degrees (we call that a heat wave here in Seattle).All in all, a great race and I was happy to finish and feel as well as I did. Someone already asked if I'll do another.  Right now, I say NO and my legs agree!  Ask me again in... »

Improve running performance with unilateral leg training

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It is very common for athletes, especially endurance runners, to have imbalanced leg strength.  Have you ever noticed you are stronger or balance better on one leg over the other?  Imbalances in leg strength can lead to a myriad of running issues such as decreased race performance, injury, and unstable knees. What can you as a runner do to avoid these... »

Success Story: from Couch potato to Athlete

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I love sharing stories of my successful clients. I’m going to tell you about a guy I started training 3 years ago who has made a major physical transformation with his body. He literally went from couch potato to athlete in just one year! In 2007, he hired me to help him reach his fitness and weight goals. ... »

Welcome to the Run with Jill Blog!

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Why do I run? We all have good reasons why we run.  To feel better, lose weight, relieve stress, get outside, or for the competition.  There are so many areas of life that are out of our control. Jobs, relationships, weather, sickness, etc are just a few examples of things in life that we can’t always control. But, running, ah, running. I... »

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