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Half Marathon

Easy Guide to Running Strides: What, How and Why Run Strides

Running Strides are a beneficial training term for new and experienced runners. Learn what they are, benefits, and how to do them properly.

How to Take 10 Minutes Off Your Half Marathon Time

In a sport that can be measured in milliseconds, improving your half marathon time by 1 minute is a lot… and 10 minutes is an eternity. Most runners only see…

Confidently Running Alone: Tips for Running Safety

Safety should be on top of your list of priorities when it comes to running. Here are 11 running safety tips along with the best safety gear to carry

What’s the Fuss about Peak Week Marathon Training?

Peak week in marathon training is the final moment when you’re asking your body to push through. Every muscle in your body feels like it’s on lunch break, but you…

Fartlek Training: What Is It, Benefits, + 9 Workouts to Try

Fartlek training is a great way to add speedwork to your training. Find out what it is, why you should do it, and 9 workout examples to add to your…

Transitioning from the Half to Full Marathon: What You Need to Know for Beginner Marathon Training

If you’re ready to tackle that first marathon, I’m supremely happy you’re learning to transition from the half marathon to marathon. It’s a massive win to have that training under…

Half Marathon Race Strategy | Pacing, Fueling and More

Half marathon race day tips that are going to help you succeed. Learn how to pace your fastest half marathon finish yet!

9 Best Stretches for Runners (According to a Running Coach)

Some studies say you don’t need to bother and others fight against that by showing how stretches for running improve your stride and prevent injuries. So what should you do?…

How to Start Running When Overweight

Being a heavier runner doesn't mean you can't achieve big things. Running when overweight tips to work with your body for success.

How to Make Your Own Running Training Plan: 5k to Marathon

Not everyone is interested in a running coach. Sometimes you just want to figure out what basic half marathon training plan (or other distance!) will actually work for you. There…

How Many Miles Is a 5K, 10K, 25K, Half Marathon, Marathon or Ultramarathon?

Whether you’ve just started running or you’re looking for a new challenge, you might be wondering just how far certain races really are and what’s a good time. Let’s put…

17 of The Best Inspirational Running Quotes

Running is a spiritual experience right? There’s a lot of praying happening by mile 25šŸ˜‚. Really this is another way of saying we have to work on our mental game…

7 Tips for How to Run Faster and Longer: Speed and Endurance

Here's a complete guide by a running coach teaching you 5 strategies to run faster and longer without injuries yourself.

How to Walk a Half Marathon + Training Plan

If you're thinking of walking a marathon, here's everything you need to know. Training tips, gear ideas, what to eat, and how long it'll take.

10 Women Only Half Marathons and Women’s Races

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to run surrounded by thousands of women? I’m sure most of you guys have, but ladies it’s an amazing experience and…

How to Taper for a Marathon: Everything You Need to Know

Tapering is one of the most important parts of any marathon training plan. Here's a complete guide to answering all your marathon tapering questions.

10 Most Effective Long Run Tips (A Coach’s Checklist)

Preparing for a long run is a key part of training. It's more than just showing up in the morning, it's having your nutrition and gear ready.

8 Half Marathon Race Day Tips to Improve Your Day

Ask any experienced runner for their best race day tips and it almost always includes ā€œdon’t start too fastā€ and ā€œdon’t try anything new on race dayā€. While those two…

How Long Between Half Marathons

You’ve crossed the finish line and are already considering your next race…or perhaps you accidentally stacked your race calendar and now it’s time to figure out what to do between…

Virtual Half Marathon and Marathon Training Group

In June our Virtual Run Club is continuing half marathon and marathon training as a group!! But of course it’s so much more than just running 13.1 or 26.2. You’ve…

21 Endurance Quotes to Help You Push Through

We joke about the plethora of quotes on social media now, but the truth is the right endurance quotes at the right moment can be exactly what you need to…

5 Running Workouts for Beginners to Boost Confidence

Could your brain be the key to reaching your next running goal? Is running confidence just as important as speed workouts? Well, of course these are trick questions and you…

Seawheeze Half Marathon Review and Race Recap

Last month, I had the opportunity to run the Lululemon 10K in Edmonton, which is apparently a scaled down version of the Seawheeze Half Marathon… or so I’d been told.…

Santa Barbara Wine Country Half Marathon Review and Race Recap

Welcome to another sunny day in California! After coming out in March to preview the Santa Barbara Wine Country race course and tell you a bit about why Santa Barbara…

Long Beach Half Marathon Race Review and Report

Hellllloooooo from sunny California. Really I could not have timed this trip any better, as the first sightings of winter seem to be hitting Denver. What can I say, I…

Steamboat Springs Half Marathon Review and Race Report

Should I do this race? Is it good for a PR? How’s the weather? Just a few of the things I’m wondering before clicking register, which is why I now…

DNF: Colorado Half Marathon Recap and Race Review

Everyday we’re faced with a myriad of decisions. Most of which have such a tiny impact, we won’t even notice for years that we opted to add that extra squirt…

Platte River Half Marathon Review: Our First Altitude Race!

It’s all down hill, she said. It’s just a half marathon, I said. This is the problem with runners. My Denver raised, but Miami living friend talked me in to…

Jerusalem Half Marathon Review and Recap

As with every adventure there is so much I want to share and only so much you’ll actually care about reading. While I’ll be doing another post about the rest…

Running Without Racing: A Success Story

Is there a point to running with no races on the calendar? For many people, the answer would be a resounding no, but my 2015 looked exactly like that. The…

Best Damn Race Orlando Review and Half Marathon Race Recap

No knee pain!!! Really that’s about the only thing you need to know about this race. However, I am happy to tell you more because it was indeed a good…

It’s never JUST a half marathon {and injury update}

A triathlon…no a marathon PR…no my first ultra…wait no maybe…I …errrrr What am I planning to do this fall? What is my goal? I get asked weekly, so I feel…

Runner’s World Race Review: Heartbreak Hill Hat Trick

For someone who always wanted to be a writer and then fell in love with running, could there be a more fitting experience than a Runner’s World race?? I think…

4 min PR and 3rd place finish – Best Damn Race Orlando

I’ve already said I’m not a fan of race reports, so mostly I’ll keep this short and sweet with some details for me to have as a record for later.…

Best Damn Race Safety Harbor – Half Marathon Report

I really hate race reports. Mine. Yours. Famous people’s. Two exceptions: People I’m coaching {woot go team} and really good friends who have just crushed a PR or done something…

Best Breathing Technique for Runners

A few months ago I reviewed the book Running on Air from Budd Coates. Many of you saw an article about it in either Runner’s World or Men’s Health and…

Puerto Rico Half Marathon – David’s Debut

David declared he was ā€œone and doneā€ at the finish line. I however have other plans for him, as in working with me so we can both hit a great…

1458.5 Miles and yes that .5 matters

I love numbers. I love seeing my miles add up and crossing days off the calendar with a note that I ran. Which means it’s no surprise that it’s time…

Palm Beaches Half Marathon Race Report

Last year David and I took a weekend trip to Palm Beach and loved every second of our time there. I think we both enjoyed a little bit of quiet…

Double Bibbing It: 13.1 Fort Lauderdale

Racing streaks will likely never be my thing because I just feel like there are far too many races out there to keep going back to the same ones! However,…

1 Second PR: 13.1 Chicago Race Report

How to make the most of a race where you in no way shape or form came near your goal…and really struggled for the final miles?? Celebrate the little things…

13.1 Fort Lauderdale Race Report

Running is fun! I know a few people might disagree with that statement…I might even at mile 24 next week, but really I feel so blessed every time I finish…

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