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Shin Splints

As a coach, I have worked with beginners completing the couch to 5K plan to triathletes finishing a half ironman. I have dealt with injur...

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Benefits of Training on Hills

This fall I will be racing my first ever New York City Marathon. Not only am I incredibly excited but I am going to try again to qualify ...

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My Top Tips for Working Out While on Vacation

Who doesn't like to work out while on vacation?Ok, I am sure there are a lot of people who would prefer not to, but sometimes you just ca...

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Top 3 Tips for Racing While Sick

At Mercedes-Benz half marathon, I came down with the symptoms of a cold literally as I landed in Birmingham. It was one of those moments w...

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The 5 Most Common Runner Mistakes That Everyone Makes

Your new year’s resolution was to start running, and you are excited to get started. But the problem most new runners face is that there ...

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My Advice for Running in the Cold

The temperature is starting to drop which means we will soon be running in the cold. All runners continue running throughout the winter, ...

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Why Researching The Race You Want To Sign Up For Is Critical

Have you ever registered for a race, only to have it canceled a few days before the start or even the day of? Sometimes due to weather, o...

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Some Thoughts From Erin: Strength Training is Crucial!

This offseason I have really begun to focus on building up my strength, especially in my upper body. I have always had strong leg strengt...

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Why a Siesta Time is Necessary for Endurance Athletes

What do endurance athletes crave? Sleep! What do Americans lack the most? Sleep! So I think it might be a good idea to take a page out of...

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When You Should and When You Shouldn’t Run

The weather can make running outside not very enjoyable. It can slow you down if the heat index is really bad and speed you up if you are...

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Tips for Beginner Runners

Are you just starting to get into running? Don't know where to start? Don't know what things you should have and what things you shouldn'...

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8 Ways To Appreciate The Moment Of Running A Marathon

At the Austin marathon, I was gunning for a BQ. I had spent months training for the big day, suffered a concussion and still made it out ...

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Ways to Stay So Fresh and So Clean After Workouts

Do you like to work out in the middle of the day during lunch? Do you have a shower available? If you don’t, do you feel gross and hav...

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Information Your Spectators Need To Know For Your Race

When it comes to race day, if you have friends or family spectating, it is your responsibility to tell them where things will be and wher...

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Ways To Stay Sane On The Treadmill

Summertime and the living’s easy! Well if it’s unbearably hot outside, with a heat index of 100+, it’s not that easy. In fact, it makes r...

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Being Fit May Lead To Better Brain Processing Skills

If people think that being fit and athletic may help them look and feel good, everyone should know that it might also help with better co...

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What To Do If Race Day Calls For Rain

A little water never hurt anyone, but it can make your situation uncomfortable. The dreaded word, rain. Nobody enjoys running a race in ...

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Top 5 Mistakes First Time Marathoners Make

You’ve been running for a few months and decided to sign up for your first race. It has come up faster than you thought and now race day ...

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If You Want To Become A Stronger Runner, Start Swimming

Do you hate running hills? Find them to be excruciating and just overall difficult? Even though you run up and down and up and down you d...

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Tips For Taking Care Of Your Running Shoes

As runners, we have the tendency to go through running shoes like it is our job. But how can we prevent this and ultimately extend the li...

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