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Best Holiday Gifts for Marathoners

Best Holiday Gifts for Marathoners

The holidays are here!  Celebrate and check off your list with marathon runner gifts that bring cheer 365 days a year : ) Here are my top picks this year (in no particular order)*: Running Shoe Gift Card - Trust me when I say…every runner can use this! A Race...

Best Holiday Gifts for Runners

Best Holiday Gifts for Runners

The holidays are here!  Celebrate and check off your list with runner gifts that bring cheer 365 days a year : ) Here are my top picks this year (in no particular order)*: Running Shoe Gift Card - Trust me when I say…every runner can use this! A Race Registration -...

The Best Orangetheory Classes for Marathoners

The Best Orangetheory Classes for Marathoners

Hey Marathoner!  If you're looking to get faster and avoid stupid injuries, adding strength training to your training plan is the way to go. As the RUN FASTER NOW coach, I'm all about helping marathoners run faster races, and I can tell you that the Orangetheory...

How Marathoners Can Get a Free Biomechanics Evaluation

How Marathoners Can Get a Free Biomechanics Evaluation

Hey Marathoner or Wannabe Marathoner, Are you training for a marathon and looking for smart ways to improve your performance AND reduce your injury risk?  Whether it’s your first marathon or your 10th, discover the benefits of a FREE, 20-minute biomechanics...

4 Sleep Habits that Slow Down Your Runs

4 Sleep Habits that Slow Down Your Runs

I earn a commission for products/services purchased through some links in this article. Hey Runner! Friendly reminder: Sleep is a crucial part of the run faster equation. It directly affects your run performances and recoveries.  According to a review article on...

26.2 Mistakes New Marathoners Make

26.2 Mistakes New Marathoners Make

I earn a commission for products/services purchased through some links in this article. Running a marathon is an incredible accomplishment, as less than one percent of the world’s population has ever run one. And if you want to be one of the one-percenters, I highly...

How to Prepare for Cross Country Team Tryouts

How to Prepare for Cross Country Team Tryouts

Cross country tryouts can be a nerve-wracking—yet exciting—experience, especially if it’s your first time. With some preparation and a few strategic steps, you can confidently step up to the line on tryout day.  Here are some tips to set you up for your best...

Why Sifan Hassan Is Just Like Us

Why Sifan Hassan Is Just Like Us

Olympic runners are the best in the world. And we, non-Olympic runners, admire their dedication and athleticism. But while we are inspired by their awesomeness, we also reconcile it with the belief that, “they are not like us.” They don’t have the same genes as us;...

Why Runners Should Watch the Paris Olympics this Week

Why Runners Should Watch the Paris Olympics this Week

The 2024 Paris Summer Olympics are here, and this week marks the start of the running events! If you're a runner, this is a great opportunity to tune in and reinvigorate your love of the sport.  Here’s why you should definitely watch: Key Events to Catch Women’s...