It’s nearly time to close our 2015, but many of the articles this year provide tips, tricks and insights that will set you up for your best (or possibly first!) year of running!
In case you missed any of them, I’ve pulled together the top articles based on traffic and then a few more of my favorites.
Thanks to those of you who completed surveys, participated in challenges and took the time to interact throughout the year! Your feedback is what helps to drive content and ensure the community support remains strong throughout the year!
Your Favorite Articles of RunToTheFinish were:
Loosen Your Hips to Lose the Belly (and undo the effects of sitting)
Tight hip flexors reduce our range of motion and actually pull the belly down, which could be the actual cause of some complaints about a belly pooch! These easy stretches can be done daily while catching the news!
Hip Stability Exercises for IT Band and Runner’s Knee
After months of suffering with a sudden unexplained knee pain, I stumbled upon a few exercises that eliminated the pain almost overnight. Here I provide the key exercises I use to keep my IT Band happy and my knee aligned.
18 Things I Wish I’d Known Before My First Half Marathon
You don’t know what you don’t know, until you need to know it. That’s a bit how I feel looking back on my years of running. I have learned many things along the way that would have eliminated some injuries and angst, here I share them with you.
How to Run a Sub 2 hour Half Marathon
One of the biggest goals I hear from my athletes is the desire to break the 2-hour half marathon mark. Whether it feels like a far off goal or one you’re right on the edge of this guide will help get you started on the right path.
Learn to Breathe Easier While Running
Every first run comes with a moment of “why is it so hard to breathe”. Sometimes it gets easier, sometimes we spend too much time thinking out it and it becomes even harder. This will provide you with some interesting methods to get the most from your breathe.
Special Mentions
These fell just out side the top 5, but still topped your 2015 reading list:
Running Form Tips: Improve Speed and Reduce Injury
Half Marathons Worth Traveling For
97 High Protein Breakfasts
Running Mantras: Why They Work and What Elites Use
How to Pick a Marathon Training Plan (comparing all plans)
Why Runners Make the Best Employees
Most Overlooked: Magnesium For Athletes and 76 Resources for Runners
Most Personal: Why I love a No Good, Very Bad, Run and Shoulding On Yourself
Funniest: 12 Ways to Spot a Runner on Social Media
As some of you know, in addition to writing about running I am also a travel blogger. Here are a few of those favorites:
Hiking Volcanoes and Glaciers in Iceland
Kayak, Snorkel and Hike on St Thomas
Fairytale Town of Telc in Czech Repulic
If there is anything you want to read more about in 2016, lay it on me!
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Shoulding Yourself? How to Stop the Madness and Get Results
SIgn of the times that running a sub-two half mary is a goal…I wouldn't have ever attempted a half had I not known I would have broken two by a huge margin.
My recent post Firsts
I love that so many people are taking up the sport and I certainly hope you encourage people rather than make them feel small with comments like this.
My recent post Get A Head Start on 2016 with Top Running Articles of 2015
My favorite, believe it or not, was your post on Instagram photos. It was an eye opener for me and inspired me to change my IG game. As you may have noticed, I took a lot of your advice to heart!
Keep it coming!
My recent post Running with the devil
yeahhh!!! thank you so much Wendy I'm glad to hear it! Your IG has been awesome!
My recent post Get A Head Start on 2016 with Top Running Articles of 2015
I just read Wendy's comment, which made me think about how I would have loved to have worked on my IG photos but alas, that hasn't happened. Just keep doing what you are doing, Amanda–you are kicking ass and taking names!
My recent post Year in Review 2015 and Christmas Weekend
great tips! i really need to read all your stretching articles!
Your post on magnesium was one of my favorites! I've probably read it at least 5 times and linked to it several times because it had such valuable information. Your posts are always the best!
My recent post Mile Markers: Lake Sammamish Half Marathon Training Week 2
Thanks, from a new runner, these are great! And thanks for standing up for those of us who dare to enter a half without the certain confidence of your previous poster about besting a sub-2 pace.