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How to Prepare for Soccer Tryouts: A Speed Coach’s Guide
Hey Up-and-Coming Soccer Star! Ready to crush your soccer tryouts? Here's a quick guide on how to get prepped to show off your soccer skills through running... Get Your Biomechanics Check Sounds fancy, right? Basically, this means making sure your body...
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
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 the Olympics call Track & Field “Athletics”
So what say you? 🤔 “Athletics” or “Track & Field” at the Olympics? Let me know in the comments ... Cheers to the Olympics, Martise : ) The RUN FASTER NOW Coach
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...
5 Powerful Ways Strength Training Transforms Your Running
Running is a fantastic way to stay fit and healthy, but incorporating strength training into your routine can take your running performance to the next level. Strength training offers numerous benefits that complement your running regimen and help you become a...
Why Your Sports Daughter Should Watch the Paris Olympics
The 2024 Paris Summer Olympics are approaching, and it's the perfect opportunity for you to encourage your athletic daughter to tune in. Watching the Games can be incredibly beneficial for personal growth and development. Here are some compelling reasons why: 1....
Introducing the RUN FASTER Weller Program for Runners and Athletes
Are you ready to take your running performance and overall health to the next level? Look no further than GreenRunner’s RUN FASTER Weller program! This innovative coaching and nutrition support program is designed specifically for competitive and executive-level...
Starting Strong: 5 Tips for Beginner Cross Country Runners
Hey Newbie! Starting your cross country running journey can be both fun and a little scary. But no worries…I’m here to share some tips to get you started on the right foot: 1. Check Your Running Form How you run determines how well you run. Doing it the right...
How to Plan for a Faster Marathon: 8 Tips for Achieving a Personal Best—And Balancing It with Your Busy Life
I earn a commission for products/services purchased through some links in this article. Marathon running is a pursuit that demands dedication, strategic planning, and the ability to balance training with everyday life. As a coach who specializes in working with busy...
Why Sports Parents Better Pay Attention to Below-Average Sports Abilities in Their Sports Kids
As a parent, it's natural to want your child to enjoy and excel in sports. The benefits are numerous: physical fitness, teamwork skills, discipline, and the sheer joy of playing the game. However, what happens if your child seems to be lagging behind their peers in...
Common Running Injury Recovery Times and How to Avoid Them
Like every sport, running comes with injury risk. The Run Clever study (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30312310/) highlights common injuries recreational runners endure and their median recovery times. During the trial, shin splints led the pack in both frequency and...
The Fastest Way to Pass Your PFT
Hey Candidate! The fastest way to pass your military or law-enforcement physical fitness test is to work with me, the RUN FASTER NOW Coach. I know this sounds self-serving (because it is)... But it just happens to be true too… Over the years, I’ve helped hundreds of...
GreenChella Announces an Awesome Lineup
Who is your favorite act? 🤣 Let me know in the comments... -Martise The RUN FASTER NOW Coach GreenRunner
Elevate Your Marathon Performance: Expert Takeaways from the 2024 U.S. Trials
The 2024 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials was an epic story of grit, determination, and confidence. For the runners and running fans who watched the races, these marathon Trials were an invaluable masterclass in endurance—both physical and mental. Here are three pivotal...
LA Marathon Tip of the Week: 7 Weeks Out
If you need any LA Marathon late-stage training or race advice, contact me now . Cheers to racing confident and strong, Martise : ) The RUN FASTER Marathon Coach
3 Words to Keep You Motivated for Your 2024 Running Goals
With 2024 off to the races, it's the perfect time to set new goals and start working towards them. If you’ve set running goals this year, I have three words of motivation that will keep you moving all year long: Do It Anyway. These three words are more than just a...
Orangetheory’s New Tread 50 Class: A Running Coach’s Review
2024 is the year to test out new things! And in Orangetheory’s case, they trotted out a new Tread 50 option that piggybacks the unused treadmills in Strength 50 classes. To be frank, I was not excited about the new Tread 50 class when I first heard about it. In...