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Runner Holiday Gift Guide
Trying to decide what to get your runner for the holidays? Here is a gift guide with some ideas for what to get the runner in your life (and what not to do). Given how much runners loooove their shoes and clothes, you may be tempted to go that direction. Unless you are really sure…
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Running Goal Setting for 2025
As we wind down 2024 and look towards 2025, many runners are starting to plan out their goals for next year. That looks a bit different for everyone, but ultimately Outcome goals These are often what we think of when we think about goal setting. They get the most press. For some people it may…
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How to Recover from your Marathon
After finishing a marathon, prioritize hydration and a high-protein meal. Spend the day relaxing, and avoid running for at least a week. Incorporate light recovery activities and maintain a balanced diet. Gradually resume running after two weeks, increasing mileage cautiously. Recovery time varies; listen to your body to prevent injury.
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Podcast Alert – Running Smarter, Not Harder
Coach Nora joins The Average Runner podcast to talk about her journey from being a long-term runner who made a lot of mistakes to becoming a run coach, helping others fast-track their running knowledge without the long learning curve. Tune in to hear her insights on training smarter, finding joy in the journey, and breaking…
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Visibility in the Dark – See and Be Seen
As the days start to get shorter, runners are more likely to be training in the dark. One of the biggest safety issues is visibility. This means both visibility OF you and FOR you. Be Seen Many runners overestimate how visible they are when out dark. Cars are generally the biggest concern; however, visibility can also be…
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Three things from your office job impacting your run training
Working in an office can have negative impacts on your run training. Learn how to combat three major issues that tend to arise.
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Leveraging your ‘Type A’ personality to maximize endurance training
Are you a classic ‘Type A’ personality? These are just some of the traits typically associated with that: · Very driven to succeed · A hard worker · Very competitive · Able to work well under pressure · Goal-oriented The good news is that these same characteristics that fuel your success in other areas can…
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Marathon Preparation Guide: One month until race day
With one month until your marathon, focus on refining training, fueling, and gear. Taper as race day approaches, managing ‘maranoia’ and reducing training. One week out, check the weather and strategize. Begin carb loading three days prior and check gear two days before. Rest well and execute your race day plan, prioritizing fun.
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When should you start training for your marathon?
Effective marathon preparation starts months or years prior to the race. Key pre-training steps include building a strong mileage base, starting strength training, focusing on foundational skills, and not altering body composition. These steps help ensure a successful and injury-free race training period. Solid prep enhances overall marathon performance.
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How to integrate strength training into your marathon training
Strength training can be a very important component of your marathon (and, hopefully everyday) training. Ideally, you would have started your strength training regime well before your training plan, during your base building block. However, if that’s not the case, don’t despair, you can safely start introducing some basic strength training into your marathon training…