What I Wish I Knew Before My First Race

Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on pinterest What I Wish I Knew Before My First Race If you’re like me, you run for yourself — it’s not a competitive thing. It’s not something you do for glory or bragging rights. But if there is one thing I’ve learned since I […]

What Is a Virtual 5k?

Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on pinterest What Is a Virtual 5k? If you haven’t heard of virtual races yet, get ready for your life to change instantly! It takes all the good things about running a race and eliminates much of the bad. Before long, they may very well […]

20 Fun Facts About Running Shoes

20 Facts About Running Shoes Running doesn’t require much equipment. However, a good pair of running shoes are a must for any want-to-be or should-be runner.  And before you buy a pair, it pays to know your facts about running shoes. Ultimately, these tips can help you make the right decision when it comes to […]

What is a Virtual Race?

Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on pinterest What is a Virtual Race? Virtual races are all the rage right now. And they come with a ton of benefits. You don’t need to show up early to find parking. You don’t end up bumping elbows with the person running next to […]

10 Tips for Recovering from a Half Marathon

Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on pinterest 10 Tips for Recovering from a Half Marathon Congratulations! You just finished a half marathon at a good pace and now you are looking forward to laying on the ground for a few minutes or stumbling around looking for water. Next, you will […]

What I Love About Running – Dylan Roche

Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on pinterest What I Love About Running – Dylan Roche I often tell people that so much of who I am as a person is influenced by my love for running. Therefore, it’s a little funny that I never intended or set out to be […]

The Smart Way to Approach Tapering Training for Both a 5k and 10k

Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on pinterest The Smart Way to Approach Tapering Training for Both a 5k and 10k As a personal trainer who has assisted many serious runners over the years, I have heard this exclaimed numerous times.  “You want me to taper my training for a 10k? […]

The Art of Tapering Training for a Half Marathon

Everyone has their own ideas about how to effectively approach endurance training before a half marathon. There are those that will train hardcore right up until the event and then, on the other hand, there are the people that will take a few days completely off right before the big race. 

Moving Up From a 10k to a Half Marathon

You’re ready to take your running to the next level. And that means growing your 10k to a half marathon. 

First off, congratulations on conquering the 10k. It’s not an easy feat, but you made it. 

Now, you’re pushing toward a new goal. It’s double the distance, but it’s a challenge you feel you’re ready to undertake. Where do you start?

What is a Shakeout Run?

Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on pinterest What Is a Shakeout Run and How May It Help You Set a Personal Best in Your Next Race? For many of us, if we enter a running race, we tend to try to conserve our energy the morning of just to ensure […]