These running training tips will help you get faster, stay healthy, and stay motivated. Learn everything from how much to sleep to how much to run.
We all want to run faster. But SHOCKER!, to get faster doesn’t always require running fast or running more. Running drills are an effective way to run faster and improve proper running form. When I decided to try to qualify for the Olympic Trials in one shot, having to shave lots off my marathon time, … Read more
Being a runner is awesome. But it can also be a pain. Nearly 80 percent of runners suffer from running injuries. And, I can tell you after being injured for more than a year with my hamstring tear, it’s not fun. Related: Lessons learned from my running injury I wish we had a crystal ball … Read more
Your breath is a powerful thing. It has the power to calm the mind and boost energy. Not surprisingly, how you breathe when you run can have a huge impact on your running performance. Take too many or too few breaths and you feel breathless and short your body of the fuel it needs. However, … Read more
The time for running cold weather is finally here! And, it happened fast. All summer and most of fall we’ve been yearning to run in cooler weather. Now, it’s cold enough here in Tennessee for it to snow. And, now we’re facing the grim reality of how hard it is to get motivated when it’s cold … Read more
Oh, the roller coaster ride that comes with running injuries and the return to running. I’ve been injured after partially tearing my hamstring for more than a year and slowly building my mileage after taking close to four months off. And, my return to running has come with many detours (also known as setbacks). These … Read more
Hormone levels affect almost all we do: how we sleep, eat, drink, feel, and run. Yet, little is really known about how your period affects your running. The truth is: it can affect it, a lot. I remember leading up to my fall 2019 marathon and Olympic Trials Qualifying attempt in Indianapolis and stressing that … Read more
I’m ecstatic to announce that The Mother Runners is joining forces with Laura Norris Running to provide individualized coaching services specifically designed for mother runner athletes of all levels. The Mother Runners Coaching Services Announced As mother runners ourselves, Laura and I both personally understand (and have lived) the benefits and challenges unique to motherhood. … Read more
Should you get a running coach? A couple of years ago I was running with my much faster friend who suggested I link up with her running coach. “No way,” I thought. I’m not fast enough to get a running coach. Plus, what could a running coach afford me that a free online training plan … Read more
Mother runners, I’ve been around the block probably several thousand times. By that, I mean, I’ve pretty much been running for more than thirty years and I have made a lot of running mistakes. I started when I was about 6-years-old, running a little with my Dad and competing in fun runs. When I didn’t … Read more
Stress: being subject to pressure or tension. As moms, we are very familiar with stress. It can bubble up with our never-ending to-do list, behavioral issues with our kids, or never-ending wake-ups when we were planning to run early. The list goes on. But stress is an ingredient for growth. Objects under stress can become … Read more
Here it is: the holy grail of game-changing running habits. These simple yet effective running hacks have helped mother runners worldwide stay injury-free, motivated, energized, and run faster. While these running tips cover the spectrum of self-care from nutrition to recovery, they have one thing in common: consistency. In order to improve anything in your … Read more
PART I: When I run, I like to imagine that I glide effortlessly across the ground like Shalane Flanagan. But I have a feeling this is not the case. And, recently, a gait analysis confirmed my suspicions. Last year I saw a news video of me running. My gait, or the manner in which I … Read more
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