Marathon Training Fatigue: When Your Runs Suddenly Feel Too Hard
Learn how to overcome running fatigue with these key tips to first identify the root cause and then make changes to get back on track.
Suunto vs Garmin: Which GPS Watch Is Better for You
When you're ready to shell out for a GPS running watch it's confusing to know what's best. Here we compare Suunto vs Garmin watches.
Post Marathon Training: Running and Strength Training Plan
Will I lose fitness by taking weeks off after my marathon? When can you start running after a marathon? It’s a concern for nearly every runner I’ve encountered during post…
Run Less, Run Faster Marathon Training Review
Run Less, Run Faster sounds great, but how does the training plan work? Can you run a marathon only running 3 days a week?
9 Reasons Not to Run a Marathon…from a Running Coach
Should I run a marathon? It’s a good question to ask before jumping in to training. In some cases, the answer is no. You really shouldn’t make that goal RIGHT…
Hanson Marathon Method Overview and Real Experiences
As a running coach, I’m often asked about the best marathon training plan and of course there’s a LOT that goes in to that answer. One of the plans that…
What Causes Muscle Cramps for Runners + How to Prevent Them
Muscle cramps are common for runners, but not necessary. Learn what causes muscle cramps while running, and the 7 things you can do to prevent them.”
How Long Does Marathon Training Take?
Have you ever wondered when to start training for a marathon? Do you need 16 weeks, 24 weeks, a year? You will in no way be surprised to hear that…
How to Taper for a Marathon: Everything You Need to Know
Tapering is one of the most important parts of any marathon training plan. Here's a complete guide to answering all your marathon tapering questions.
6 Unexpected Marathon Travel Tips For Your Best Race
Use these marathon travel tips and tricks to combat some of the most common-stressors of air travel and reduce the risk of jeopardizing race performance
Polar Vs Garmin | Comparing Top Models
Deciding on Polar Vs Garmin for your next GPS running watch? We break down the low, mid and high end models, comparing features.
Marathon Taper Pains: Real or Phantom? Runner’s Flu?
The number of freaked out, hair pulling, the world is ending “it’s race week and I have pain in my x” or “I’m suddenly sick with the runner’s flu” emails…
10 Most Effective Long Run Tips (A Coach’s Checklist)
Preparing for a long run is a key part of training. It's more than just showing up in the morning, it's having your nutrition and gear ready.
Post Marathon Recovery Plan: A Guide to Physical and Mental Recovery
Many runners worry about how long it takes to recover from a marathon. We’ve created a 30-day guide to help you recover faster.
Runner’s Diarrhea (Trots): 15 Tips to Treat and Prevent It
Runner's diarrhea can be a real nuisance if you're a runner, but there are ways you can not only treat it but also prevent it from happening.
How to Train for a Marathon With A Busy Life
How to train for a marathon when your life is already filled with other things that must be done…it’s a super common question when we start out. Because we all…
22 No BS Marathon Training Truths
Like most runners, when I started I swore I’d never run a marathon. A mile was a struggle, what crazy person would submit themselves to 26.2?! The truth about running…
DNS, DNF, Push Through – How to decide?
What does it mean to DNF a race? What about to DNS a race? Or perhaps you’ve unfortunately had those letters with your name and now you’re wondering how to…
21 Endurance Quotes to Help You Push Through
We joke about the plethora of quotes on social media now, but the truth is the right endurance quotes at the right moment can be exactly what you need to…
9 Jogging Tips | Comical Running Stories to Learn From
We hear friends running stories of hitting the wall, massive blisters, lost toenails and ohhh the chafing, but something deep inside tells us “that won’t happen to me”. Let’s say…
Best Marathons for Beginners | How To Select Your Race
If the marathon bug has finally nipped at your heels, spurring you to action, it’s time to get serious about finding the right race. The best marathons for beginners is…
The Split Long Run: Is It As Effective?
Sunday – 4:00AM AKA – Zero dark o’clock and time to get up for a marathon training run What if I just sleep a few more minutes? And an hour…
Why Running a 5K Could Result in a Marathon PR
Endurance or speed that seems to be the option for most runners. I fully admit to running distance because I’m not a speedster! But what if we would improve in…
Honolulu Marathon – The short and sweet of 26.2
Marathon number 8 was a whole new experience for me. I have never run with someone that far. I have never paced someone on their first. I never use run/walk.…
Scary Catcalls, liver scans and 19 miles
Well it’s probably clear from the title that today is entirely a Think Out Loud Thursday rather than anything super helpful…and I love you for still showing up to find…
Should you refuse to be sucked in to running a marathon?
Confused?! You should be after running 7 marathons and committing to another this fall, I definitely think it’s an experience worth having…except for all the times I tell people never…
Saucony 26 Strong Update and I’m Bart Yasso’s Girlfriend
I asked for someone to run a marathon…picked the lovely Jodi…then disappeared! Well that’s because I was waiting on details to be finalized before shouting from the rooftops some of…
LHR Training Revisited with MAF Method
Last spring I started the low heart rate training method {LHR}, popularized by Phil Maffetone. It’s been buzzed about it for years, but it took Miss Zippy sharing her process…
Running Year In Review – Surpassing 1600 Running Miles
Being a numbers geek, I probably should have gone in to accounting or something else along those lines…instead I became a runner which allows me to track all kinds of…
Officially a 1:04 PR – NYC
At my current rate of race PR’s, it’s fantastic that I love this sport and view it has something to do for a lifetime because I’m going to need another…
Three 20 Mile Weekends in a Row
Peak training is here and right now I feel SOLID!!! The last three weekends have all be 20 milers, but with extremely different conditions and times giving me a big…
Jacksonville Beach Weekend, Leg Pain and the Garmin: Accountability Monday
A few weeks ago, I asked David to wake up at the gorgeous hour of 4AM so I could do my long run on the beach. This weekend he was…
Runner Spotlight: CrossFit to Marathon
I am so excited to bring you another great runner spotlight! Previously you heard from a runner who did a first marathon in 3:20 and a runner maintaining a 63lb…
Seattle in Pictures
Wow what a week…we literally went from one corner to the other and changed time zones repeatedly. My body is beyond confused and unfortunately still trying to adjust to not…
Seattle Rock N Roll Marathon Race Report
A full Seattle report to come later…for now the race report! RACE MORNING I’ve been worried for the last few days about this abominal pain, which thus far the doctor…
Oklahoma City Marathon
Well friends, yesterday I was highly bummed about OKC. I had gotten very excited to run the half marathon in a few weeks because it was the site of my…
Las Vegas RNR Marathon
First thank you to everyone for the well wishes and then checking in to see if I survived…a race report 6 days late still counts for something right??? Since this…
7 Secrets to Break Through
Feeling stuck? Discover which of the 7 most common runner issues is holding you back in this free program. Videos, interviews, workouts and more!