Have you ever wondered if you needed a running coach? Many runners feel they don't need a running coach because they don't view the...

 Are you a runner for which fuel sources like gels, Gu's and chews, just don't seem to do the trick. Do prepackaged fuel sources giv...

As a running coach, one of the most asked questions I get (especially among my race trainees) is, "What's the best fuel, fat or car...

"Why is a cool-down important after a run?" It's a question I'm often asked. Nobody seems to mind the warm-up, but when I ...

If you're a distance runner, then you know what "hitting the wall" is all about. Usually it's around mile 20 in a maratho...

Fellow runner and blogger ( Runners Blueprint ), David Dack contacted me about sharing a post on the benefits of morning running. Some go...

Just read an article about how exercising before breakfast burns more fat. Article makes it sound like it's new news. Heard this for a...

Proper fueling is often a problem for runners. Whether it's a time issue, an allergy issue, or a gut issue, runners have to make the tim...

I love it when my fall race trainees who are training in the summer have a mild temp/weather run day. They finally get to see their hard wor...

Most of the country has been experiencing a tremendous heatwave. For the South this often means a double whammy because we have heat alo...

Just started running and find it a little daunting or have you been running for a while and find yourself in a rut? In either case, set...

"Bad" runs can occur at any time with any runner. The causes can be everything from your head just not being in the game to lack o...

One of the most frequently asked questions by my marathon trainers is, "Why is our longest run only 20 miles?" It's a valid...

For this round of race training, I have quite a few runners new to training for the half-marathon and full-marathon distance. I love work...

Runners often get discouraged when training for a marathon. Their lack of performance and/or motivation can be due to numerous factors. In t...

(Guest Post by Joseph Havey and the Ninja Challenge ) It’s been a few weeks since New Year’s. The holidays are far behind us, and the s...