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  • Yes, you should fuel during your half marathon!

    Yes, you should fuel during your half marathon!

    The half marathon is a fun race distance. Not as all-consuming as a full marathon, not as painful as a 5k; it’s a fantastic challenge at just the right distance to be a bit confusing. One big question is whether you should be fueling during the race. In general, a half marathon may take recreational…

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  • Why your second marathon may be harder than your first.

    Why your second marathon may be harder than your first.

    You did it! First marathon completed! Maybe you’re happy with how you did, maybe not. But now you’re planning the next race.  You think this time around it will be easier. The hard truth is that your second marathon can be a lot more difficult than your first. Why is that? First, you know what they…

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  • Let’s talk about stress, baby!

    Let’s talk about stress, baby!

    I got a call from a client the other day who was concerned about a run he just had where his heart rate was really high and his legs felt so heavy. After talking for a bit, he mentioned he had a major test for a professional credential he had been studying for and was…

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  • 5 questions to ask yourself before you decide to run a marathon

    5 questions to ask yourself before you decide to run a marathon

    Have you been considering signing up for a marathon? Are you trying to decide if you’re ready of if this is the right time? Training for a marathon can be a fantastic experience, but it is not for the faint of heart. If you’re doing it the right way, it will be over four months…

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  • Dear New Runner, Yes You Need Running shoes!

    Dear New Runner, Yes You Need Running shoes!

    I’m just starting out, do I really need new shoes? I frequently get the question from new runners about whether they need to buy new or running specific shoes. The answer is almost always ‘yes’. Usually they have some shoes that they’ve owned for a while and use around the house or to run errands…

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  • Why is easy running so challenging?

    Why is easy running so challenging?

    And how to get better at it. As critical as easy running is in any training plan, it is sometimes so difficult to do.  There are a number of reasons for this. First, if someone is used to running at a higher tempo, easy running can feel a bit awkward and unnatural. This is where…

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  • Podcast – Unlock Your Running Potential (Root Tips to Wing Tips)

    Check out Coach Nora on the latest edition of the Root Tips to Wing Tips as talks all things running, motivation, run training, marathons, half marathons, and embracing your inner athletes. Most importantly we discuss why and how we need to stop putting caveats on ourselves as athletes and runners and the potential for each…

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  • What is 80/20 training?

    80/20 running is a term popularized first by Matt Fitzgerald, although this general concept can be found in many different training program types. Briefly, this theory advocates that 80 percent of your running should be done at an easy or Zone 2 effort and 80 percent should be done at a higher intensity. Running the…

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