Beginner Marathon Training Plan Guide
In this article, you will learn the ins and out of what to expect for a beginner marathon training plan. So you’ve decided to take on a beginner training plan for your first marathon. The first thing I’ll ask is, “are you sure?” Then I’ll follow up: Are you prepared to have all of your…
Mental Training for Runners
I started running cross country in 10th grade and had some quick success. I was the number three runner on the 2002 Mountain Valley Conference Duel meet champions. Holla! I was proud to be number three on a good team. I remember a dual meet where we were the clear favorites. In cross country, there…
How to Beat a Side Cramps
The longest run we did in high school was around 7 miles. We called it 8 miles. Mind you this was pre GPS. So back in my day we just lied about how far we ran. But, now Strava keeps us honest, so it turns out our long run was 7 miles. We called our…
How a Long Run Will Make You Fast
Why you need to do a long run to reach your full potential. As a running coach the most common question I field is, “how do I get to get faster.” My standard replay is, “You need to run more.” Now, “running more” doesn’t mean you need to run seven days a…
Best Strength Training Methods for Running Gains
Meg is an experienced runner and admittedly does not know how to strength train. We got to chatting and it was as if he had a deep secret to confess. “I know I need to use weights to improve my strength.” “I just don’t know what to do and would rather run.” As a result,…
