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Running Health Benefits
One of the biggest benefits of running is that it’s good for your health. You may also have heard there is a trade off in that it is bad on your knees. This is not entirely true. With proper running...
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Common New Runner Mistake
When first starting out many runners make the mistake of adding on mileage, speed training, or pace runs too fast. The first weeks of a training program might seem “too easy” and they know they can...
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Couch to 5K Plan Shortfalls
A trend growing in popularity are “Couch To 5K” training programs that proclaim that you can be in any condition and by running 3 times per week for 9 weeks be ready to complete a 5K race. It’s...
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Race Expo Tips
The race expo at your event kicks off your race weekend. The purpose of the expo is to obtain your bib number, goodie bag and event t-shirt. Depending on the size of your event it may range from a...
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8 Mental Race Strategies For Runners
Runners are quick thinkers who are resilient and crave challenge more than the average person. As a runner you might find that you are a little obsessive, can be overly competitive, absorb all of the...
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Should Your First Race Be The Marathon?
Each year thousands of people who have no prior running experience decide to run the marathon. Whether it is for charity, a personal goal, a check-off on life’s bucket list, being the in thing to do...
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Avoid Over-Training, Fatigue and Feel Amazing as a Runner
Too many runners over-train and engage in excessive running that results in a constant state of fatigue. You probably know the feeling. Your body is always in a constant state of feeling worn down,...
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Preventing and Treating Side Stitches
Few things are worse than getting a side stitch during a run. A side stitch is that jabbing pain in your side, sometimes also accompanied by some stress or tightness from your shoulder down your side....
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Becoming A Runner: 5 Principles of Training
When embarking on something new it can often be overwhelming diving into everything you can about the subject. Running would seem very simple at face value – lace up your shoes and go. And it can be...
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Running in Hot Weather
Hot weather is the most common challenge you will face as a runner in preparing for your event. No matter if it is a short lived heat wave or you live in a climate with high temperatures for long...
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Announcing Runner Academy Podcast
I’m pleased to announce the launch of Runner Academy Podcast. The podcast is just one way I look forward to helping you achieve your running goal. Hear inspirational stories, tips and training advice...
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RA002 | 50 States and 50 Marathons by Age 25: Interview with Laura Skladzinski
On this episode of Runner Academy podcast I interview Laura Skladzinski of 50by25. Laura set a world record of being the youngest woman to complete a marathon in all 50 states. But that’s not all....
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Ryan Hall’s Olympic Marathon DNF: What You Can Learn
A chance to compete in the Olympic Marathon is one of the highest honors an elite runner can add to their resume. Out of the 105 men that lined up in London on Sunday for the Olympic Marathon, Ryan...
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Why You Need to be Cross-Training
As a runner, you may think the only way to improve is to run. Run further. Run faster. Run more often. Sure, these are all ways to improve but taken alone you will not be maximizing your ability as a...
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RA003 | From Non-Runner to Marathon Charity Runner: Interview with Hilda Marin
On this episode of Runner Academy podcast I interview Hilda Marin. Hilda has been running on and off with a small group of friends for several years but never committed to a race or structured...
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Dominate Every Monday
Monday can be a doozy. After a weekend of rest and relaxation most dread the alarm on Monday morning. The day is often a mental roadblock which can lead to becoming demotivated, overwhelmed at the...
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RA004 | Finding Time To Run
One of the challenges every runner faces is actually finding the time to run. Training for a running event does require a time commitment regardless of your race distance, but especially in the case...
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Evaluate Your Running Form on Your Phone with Coach’s Eye
Proper running form is essential to successful, injury free running. Very likely you have developed your own form if you have been running for some time and it’s worth evaluating if some tweaks can...
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RA005 | Never Too Old To Run: Interview with Alice Mansfield
Many people discover the joy of running early in their life. But it is never too late to get started. In this episode we hear from Alice Mansfield, a 73 year old runner that began running off and on...
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Aerobic vs. Anaerobic Running
Aerobic vs. Anaerobic running. Do you know the difference? Many runners are either unaware or unsure of the difference between them. Understanding these two exercise states is essential to improving...
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