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There are lots of different reasons to run. Some people run to lose weight, for time in nature, or to reach a goal. But it is not likely you took up the sport of running with the hopes of plodding along, slower than your capable of, for weeks and even months. When this blogger went to a coach to help cut down her time for her third marathon, plodding was the plan she was prescribed. Her coach freely admitted it was a hard plan to stick to and it would feel boring. But it works. It builds the runner’s aerobic...

Have you heard the term "maximalist"? It is a response to the minimalist movement of the past several years. The minimalist movement lauded barefoot running as the penultimate way to run. But, it was finally recognized that though the mechanics of running barefoot may be the desired end result, the comfort, protection and warmth of shoes is still desirable. The new breed of minimalist shoes specifically focused on a flat profile and a responsive sole, so that a runner could feel the road underneath them. That meant it was missing any cushioning at all. The theory was that cushioning wasn’t...

There is all kinds of helpful free information floating around on the Internet. Running experts and gurus give away training plans and advice to you for free. Even this blog strives to provide free, helpful tips and tricks. But there is real value in hiring your own coach. 1. A coach will personalize a plan just for you. They should assess your starting fitness level and personalize the plan to meet your specific goal. The coach can take into consideration how much time you have available to train (even the days of the week you like to train, so no more changing...

Bunions?  Isn’t that something my Grandma complains about? What does that have to do with me? Well, actually, you should educate yourself on bunions, as they do develop over time and if caught early can be avoided. It is also more likely that you are prone to them if your Grandma has them, too! You may imagine bunions as an affliction for the elderly or those that don’t take care of their feet. It certainly isn’t something we talk about often. But nearly a third of the US population develops them.  Are you familiar with what a bunion actually is?...