Are you working too hard on a time goal?
When runners get too focused on specific time goals they often find more stress and some negative attitude changes. At the first sign of these…
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Quick Tips on Downhill Running
Here are some quick tips on downhill running: – Run light on your feet. – Maintain an average stride – don’t over stride. – Keep…
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How can I keep going when motivation is low during a run?
There will be periods of low confidence during some training runs, and the marathon itself – even when the training has fully prepared you for…
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Happy Boston Marathon Day!
Here's are my thoughts on the meaning of this great race with a tour of the course, including comments by my friend Bill Rodgers. My…
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Why I keep returning to Jeff’s Lake Tahoe Running Retreat
By Guest Blogger Cathy Troisi Jeff’s Lake Tahoe Running Retreat is the best way to spend a week’s summer (running) vacation: five star accommodations, a variety of…
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Running no more than 30 seconds, to set a personal record?
I have been coaching Kathy for over 20 months now in my Ecoaching program. She has improved her marathon time from 5:15 to 4:38 as…
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How much faster will I have to run during my running segments, when I take a walk break?
This depends upon a lot of individual factors, especially the pace of the walk. In numerous surveys, we've found that most runners lose 10-20 seconds…
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My Most Uplifting Marathon
As best I can tell, I completed my 150th marathon on Sunday (February 21) at the 26.2 with Donna Marathon to Finish Breast Cancer in…
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Why do runners take on the challenge of a difficult event like a marathon or half marathon?
At first, many runners want to achieve what very few people achieve: only one-tenth of one percent of the population finish either a half or…
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The First Time I Used Run-Walk-Run: 1974
I opened my running store, Phidippides, in 1973 in a location that was not easy to find. The sales volume during the first few months…
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Magic Words
Magic words distract you from the discomfort, while they connect directly to the extra spirit that all of us have hidden inside. You don't have…
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The “Carbo-Loading” Dinner
Some races will have a dinner the night before. At the dinner, you will usually chat with others at your table and enjoy the evening….
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Getting Started Running – Without Aches and Pains
This time of year, many adults look for activities that can improve the quality of their lives. Over the past 20 years a growing number…
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Getting Started Running – Without Aches and Pains
This time of year, many adults look for activities that can improve the quality of their lives. Over the past 20 years a growing number…
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Be Positive
As your long ones are getting longer, have a list of statements that you can repeat as necessary to yourself. You're going to have discouraging…
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Exercise Prolongs Life
Living longer is related to the number of calories burned per week. Dr. Ralph Paffenbarger conducted a highly acclaimed and comprehensive study for the US…