Happy Valentine’s Day! On this most manufactured of holidays, let me loudly proclaim, “I love running!” I love how a morning run makes the rest of the day feel manageable. I love the feeling of “pleasant tiredness” after a long run. I love running the same route over and...
Read MoreAlex Nichols is one of the best trail and ultra runners in the country -- a three-time top-10 ultra runner of the year, and two-time Pikes Peak Marathon winner. Here Alex covers topics that range from the best way to structure training for trails and ultras,...
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Most runners know that speed workouts are vital to improving your fitness and preparing to race your best. Most runners also know that the mental side of racing is at least as important as the physical side. But for some reason, most runners don’t take the next...
Read MoreI've been a big fan of visualization every since my high school cross country coach (Coach Christy -- shout out!) began using it with us my freshman year. Of course there is plenty of research to back up that visualizing yourself performing a task or reaching...
Read MoreThe marathon is a mental challenge as much as a physical challenge. And one of the best ways that you can prepare for the mental elements of the marathon is to have a proper goal and race plan in place during your taper. To really be...
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The idea of taking walk breaks can be a touchy topic. More than once I've suggested a client try walk breaks only to be told that they wanted to run "for real." I know in my younger days, I felt like walk breaks was cheating...
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If you're thinking about running a fall marathon, now is the time to start finalizing your plans. I often get asked which marathon to run, and of course the answer differs depending on what your goals are for the race, and what type of marathon you're...
Read MoreNew video with some helpful advice and tips for running your best at the Publix Marathon and Half Marathon this weekend in Atlanta. If you're not in Atlanta or aren't planning on running Publix, no worries -- these tips are great for other races, too! Let me...
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5k road races are not just for beginners. Of course 5k's are a great entry point into racing -- for most runners, it's the first race distance they do. But I know too many runners that leave 5k races behind as they get more experienced. 5k...
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