If you are training for a marathon (26.2 miles!), then you need to run far in your training. So how long should your longest long run be before a marathon? You would think that is a simple answer—but it’s not! Because running and training for an endurance event such as a marathon can be complicated … Read more
Spring is in the air. And runners come out of their hibernation and start running in the fair weather. They soak in the sunshine. The chirping birds. The cherry blossoms. But also, flirt with injury—because most runners suffer from the disease of “too much too soon.” So how do we increase running mileage safely? I … Read more
It’s a debate as old as time—to run with or run without a running watch? Just kidding—it’s not as old as time. It’s as old as GPS running watches and their advancements. These technological advancements are so big these running watches supply data so personal as race time predictions and current stress levels. All this … Read more
Bad races happen. Bad races happen to good people—and good runners. Even when everything has been meticulously planned and is all lined up for a PR—you can still have a bad race. Perhaps that’s what can be so alluring with running—especially marathons. I am writing this article as I process my bad race: After 2.5 … Read more
Do runners want to be flexible or mobile? They want to be mobile! Having mobility helps runners run faster and stay injury free. That’s why I’m sharing a 5 minute mobility routine for runners. This mobility routine with range of motion exercises is crafted by me, my running coach, and exercise physiologist and 2:25 marathoner … Read more
UPDATED November, 9, 2022: After being injured and out of running for 2.5 years, I’m back to training and setting PRs and enjoying every run. How am I seeing improvement after less than six months of running? A big reason is strength training. Strength training for runners makes you run faster. It doesn’t make you … Read more
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