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When Does Running Get Easier? Insights from a Run Coach
When I first started out, I remember feeling that my first cross country race was complete torture for 5 kilometers.
Average 5K Time and How to Get Faster
If you’re wondering what the average 5K time is and how yours stacks up, here are my insights as a running coach.
3 Speed Workouts You Can Do Anywhere
If you want to get faster and improve as a runner, these speed workouts will help you get there.
How to Balance Running and Weightlifting
Learn when and how to balance your running and weightlifting workouts and maximize your fitness potential.
Guide to Running on Concrete and Other Surfaces
This guide offers training tips to help you stay running strong on concrete and other hard surfaces.
Best 10K Training Plan for Beginning Runners
Running a 10K is one of the best race distances to offer a challenging fitness goal that doesn’t require as much training time as a longer race such as a marathon.
How to Run a Half Marathon: Tips from a Run Coach
Whether this is your first half marathon or you’ve run many, here are some basic steps you should take to prepare for 13.1 miles of running.
How Long Is the Boston Marathon? Expert Race Guide and Tips
Whether you’re running Boston or watching the big race, you’ll find the best insider tips to fully experience race day with as few hiccups as possible.
How To Do A Base Run: Complete Guide
The base run is to running what the dribble is to basketball — essential.
5 Running Speed Workouts for 5 Different Race Distances
I’m sharing my key running speed workouts for each race distance here and offering a breakdown of how to do each one.
8-Week Marathon Training Plan and Tips
The months can slip away quickly and the next thing you know, your marathon is just two months away.
Running in 40 Degree Weather: A Run Coach’s Essential Guide
As a running coach, I wanted to offer tips for making the most of your 40-degree runs, with guidelines on what to wear and how to run safely.
10 Best Leg Exercises with Dumbbells
Whether you’re a runner who wants to get faster or a walker interested in improving your health, these strength training exercises will help.
10 Benefits of Foam Rolling + How to Do It
Foam rolling can help prevent muscle soreness and speed up recovery form workouts.
Running on Treadmill Vs Outside - Differences and Benefits
Is running outside or running on a treadmill better? A running coach weighs in.
Snow Running Tips from a Run Coach
Whether you have just one snowfall a year or many, these snow running tips will help you stay safe and happy for many snowy miles to come.
25 Running Tips for Beginners - Help from a Run Coach
I remember when I was a beginning runner in cross country, when I felt like my first 5K race was never-ending. I hope to make your first race a better experience with these tips.
10 Best Dumbbell Tricep Exercises from a Trainer
These dumbbell tricep exercises will help define and strengthen your upper arms.
Workouts for Women - Strength Training Ideas from a Trainer
If you’re looking for strength training workouts for women, this article includes my top recommendations as a certified personal trainer.