Training

When it comes to training, it’s easy to compare ourselves to others—what shoes they wear, how fast they run, or even what coach they train with. Running is deeply individual. Even if you did the same workouts, wore the same shoes, and followed the same plan as someone else, the outcome would never be identical. […]

When you are juggling work, family, and life, simply sticking to a training plan can already feel like a heavy lift. Add icy pavement, bitter cold, or a lingering bug going around, and it is easy to feel like you are falling behind. Watching the “should-be” miles stack up can pile on guilt fast. Take a breath. Do

Training is influenced by far more than the miles you run or walk. Weather, sleep, stress, and fuel all play major roles in how well you adapt and recover. My coach always used to tell us, “You can’t run a top fuel dragster on low lead gas.” The time of day you train adds another

One of the most common questions from both new and experienced runners is how fast they should run in training and racing. In a culture that often rewards doing more and doing it harder, it is easy to fall into the trap of believing every run needs to be fast to “count.” The reality is

Everything you do in training today has implications for where you will be as a runner or walker months and even years from now. That is why clear, intentional goals matter for every stage of training, whether you are just starting or have years of experience. Early in the journey, it can be difficult to

As the calendar turns, it is easy to fall into the trap of New Year’s resolutions. Resolutions are often rooted in unrealistic expectations and a desire to make up for the past year, which can create pressure and frustration before momentum even has a chance to build. Training goals are different. They begin with an

Our partners at NovaCare Rehabilitation recommend dynamic stretching before each run. Download these dynamic stretches to your phone and give them a try.  We are honored to have partnered with NovaCare Rehabilitation since the inaugural season of the RUNColumbus Race Series. Coming this fall, we’ll be hosting a runners workshop at NovaCare’s Select Sports Center for Excellence. Stay tuned for more

Most runners rely on willpower alone to sustain resolutions throughout the year, but willpower is not nearly enough. In order to create real change, habits and systems need to be put into place. Here are four simple tips to ensure you follow through on your goals. Tip #1:  Set Realistic Expectations. Your goal should stretch you