Running

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... »

Marathon Inspiration

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I love quotes and I keep them posted all over the place such as my car, bathroom mirror, day planner, and gym locker. Below I have posted a few of my favorites...... "Tough times don't last but tough people do." A.C. Green "I always loved running...it was something you could do by yourself, and under your own power. You could go in... »

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