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7 Things I Learned While Training for the Houston Marathon
- Races
- Running With Locals
- Training
I went to Houston a little more than a month ago and ran a 2:54 marathon. I'll save you the blow-by-blow recap, but know that…
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Staying Healthy for your Fall Goal Race
- Tips
- Training
Virtually every runner has a goal race in the Fall and no matter the distance or the level you run at, performing your best in…
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Charles Street 12 Training Experience Part 3 – Running Together
- Training
The dark, cool morning tricks me into thinking the race will be cooler than it is. It’s not nearly as hot as most of our…
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Charles Street Training Experience Part 2 – A New Relay Partner
- Training
While I never imagined having twins would include the benefit of a “spare” relay partner, I am grateful that my son will join me for…
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Charles Street Training Experience Part 1 – Running Alone?
- Training
4 days before my Charles Street 12 Charm City Run training starts I receive a call. My partner for the CS12 Relay has rolled her…
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How Strength Work Can Improve Your Running Economy & Prevent Injury
- Tips
- Training
But one of the best things you can do to enhance your running is add some strength training to your regular routine. That's because a…
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You Cannot Teach the Teacher – Thoughts from the Long Run
- Runaway Thoughts
- Training
I thought of Kenny’s line last Saturday. I was supposed to run 18 miles and with a kid drop-off at 9am, I had to get…
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How to Improve Your Running Form
- Tips
- Training
This post will teach you to enhance your running experience without putting in long hours or excessive mileage. That's because running is a skill that…
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How Joining a Training Group Helped Me Improve My Marathon Time by 40 Minutes
- Training
Want to run faster and stronger? Try joining a group! Having a group has improved my running confidence, made me a smarter runner, and made…
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How to Stay Motivated to Workout When it’s Cold
- Tips
- Training
As the mornings get darker and the days get colder, it can sometimes be harder to get out the door to get a workout in.…
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Four of the Best Running Podcasts
- Tips
- Training
Like many, Serial was my gateway into the podcast world - I was hooked. Since then, my library has exploded, but here are four running-related…
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Fueling Your Full Marathon: A Cautionary Tale & A Training Plan
- Nutrition
- Training
To avoid a splat on the proverbial wall in a marathon or tummy troubles, you’ll need to experiment with your fueling before race day. Here’s…
