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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...
Your Personal Trainer Does Not Know How to Pass Your PFT
Do you need to pass a physical fitness test (PFT) in order to get that law-enforcement or military job you want? Working with a personal trainer makes a lot of sense to build up your functional strength, but you should not count on them to help you pass your actual...
LA Marathon Tip of the Week: 16 Weeks Out
If you’re serious about getting to the 2024 LA Marathon start line strong and confident, it’s time to get on a legit training plan. ⏱️⚠️ If you need a step-by-step, pace-by-pace, exact-distances training, contact me...
LA Marathon Tip of the Week: 22 Weeks Out
At 5️⃣ months out from the LA Marathon… You have time to get your blood tested, get your results, take action towards optimization and have your efforts enhance your training and racing. So check out BloodTestingForRunners.com to get...
Fast Matters: How to Supercharge Your Running with Nutrition
In this interview with Boston Marathoner and Registered Sports Dietitian, Paula Hernandez, there is a lot of really useful and practical nutrition information for athletes and sports parents alike. 🍌🍞🍗 Warning ⚠️: There is some wind noise...
LA Marathon Tip of the Week: 23 Weeks Out
🏃♂️⛰️ 23 weeks until the 2024 LA Marathon! This week's tip: Master your hill running form. 🎯 Don't just run through hills, conquer them with efficient form. This will help you conserve energy and protect your joints, especially during...
FREE Biomechanical Evaluations for 2024 LA Marathoners
🏃♀️Attention future 2024 LA Marathoner! Your private marathon coach is here with a game-changing offer. 🤩 Get your FREE biomechanical evaluation today (in Los Angeles or virtually) to boost your running efficiency...
LA Marathon Tip of the Week: 24 Weeks Out
Running form inefficiencies can be a function of anatomy 🦵, unawareness 🤔 and/or fundamental strength deficiencies. That is why it's a good idea to get expert evaluations to make the distinctions and advise...
LA Marathon Tip of the Week: 25 Weeks Out
🔥 Countdown to the 2024 LA Marathon is happening! 🏃♀️ Are you ready to PR without unnecessary pain? With 10+ years of experience in marathon training, I'm here to guide you every step of the way. 💪 Injury prevention isn't just smart, it's...
How Runners Might Relate to the New Flash Movie
Do you feel like you’re running slow or worse…getting slower? 💬 Let me know and I’ll give you some advice on how to fast forward your momentum. Cheers to you running faster, Martise : ) The RUN FASTER...
