Smartphones and running tech has completely changed the running game. There are so many apps you can use to aid your workouts and connect...

What are rest days? Rest days are days you are taking completely off from running. As a coach I suggest that rest days are complete rest...

When you go out for a run your body is going to heat up as you get going. The rule of thumb is to dress like it is 15 to 20 degrees...

Part 2 of my fuel and hydration review! Today we'll be focusing on gels. Gels are my preferred way of fueling during a race. Gels like...

Goal setting is a powerful tool that can be used to motivate yourself in many aspects of your life. Setting a good running goal follows...

Chews and Candy-like Fuel Sources I thought it would be fun for me and informative for all of my readers to do a review on fuel and...

Once you've caught the running bug its hard to stop! At this point you're probably a seasoned runner who has several races under your...

Running Your First Race There's a good chance that if you're new to running and racing a 5k will be your first race. Running your first...

1. Start With Your Why Training for a long race takes a lot of time and commitment and having a "why is a good way to keep yourself...

​What is Recovery? Recovery can be a touchy subject for some runners. Most of us understand that we need to include rest into our...

Make Running a Part of Your Life Struggling to make any form of exercise a part of your routine is completely normal. Honestly, it was a...

What is Cross Training? Cross training is a broad term that is commonly used to refer to any exercise outside of your primary sport, but...

These are just general guidelines and recommendations that work for a majority of runners, but may not work for everyone. It's important...

There is so much running gear out there it can be overwhelming when you're first getting started. From shoes to shirts, there is all...

Why We Run Most runners have a "why" for their running. Many runners start running with the hopes of improving their health both mentally...

What is Burnout? Burnout is is something that can impact everyone at some point in their lives. Burnout can manifest itself physically,...

What Makes a Complete Athlete? The most successful athletes are not only physically strong, but mentally strong as well. You don't need...

The Week Before Race Day By now you should be tapering for your race or starting your taper. The taper period before the race is...

There are so many different races to choose from now. From local 5k's to world marathon majors the possibilities are endless. All of...

It's been an unusual season for races this year. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic any social events including races have been cancelled or...