Here are two common scenarios for runners: you run a race and YOU DO AWESOME! You’re hungry to get another personal best! OR, you run a race and YOU DO AWFUL. It’s time for retribution! Either scenario does not include a planned break from running. The runners go right back into training. But that is … Read more
When you become a mom, suddenly your time is no longer your own—and that includes taking time to go for a run. But many research studies show that running makes you a better mom. Obviously, I believe this in my heart—otherwise, I would not have founded The Mother Runners. When I was pregnant with my … Read more
(Updated March 18, 2022) – Every runner should be doing long runs. Even if you’re just training for a 5k, you still need to do a weekly long run. If you download any of my free training plans, ranging from a 5k to a marathon, you will notice a weekly long run. That’s because long runs help … Read more
Running drills increase neuromuscular fitness to help you run faster using less energy. Do these 8 running drills before a run a couple of times a week. 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 … Read more
Running in the cold presents a lot of challenges. It can be hard to stay motivated running in cold temperatures, and it can increase your risk for injury. However, there are key tips such as a proper warm-up and proper winter running gear that can help you run better in the cold. Running is a … 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