The 80/20 Rule
When training for long distances, the 80/20 method is a good rule to use. 80% of your runs should be run at an easy effort with the remaining 20%...
Winter Running
It’s that time of year when the weather is frightful, but the training must still happen. If you live in the northern part of the United States or...
Non-Racing Motivation
Many Reggae Marathon runners run year-round. When you don’t have a race on the calendar it can be hard to stay motivated. When you have a hard...
Are you a Run Streaker?
A run streaker that is? Some runners run every day and are considered streakers. There is also a group called the Streak Runners International you...
Those Long Runs
When you’re training for marathons or half marathons, you will inevitably do double digit mile long runs. When you start to have long runs on your...
The Dog Days of Summer
Well, it’s officially hot weather training season for those is the United States. Planning long runs in the summer can be difficult. The number...
The Importance of Recovery Runs
What do you think when you hear recovery run? I can tell you with a great deal of confidence that when I head out for a run the day after a race...
How much is too much?
Do runners talk about running too much? To the average person, probably yes. Among other runners, absolutely not. There’s the old saying, ‘how do...
Breathe in through your Nose
And out through your mouth. Learning to breathe when running is important. Breathing with intention can help you become a better runner. ...
Fueling for your Long Run
Just as important as hydrating on your run is the fuel you take in. As a runner, you have many options to take in calories during your run. The...
Running on Vacation
While some runners are still taking their spring break vacations, for others, summer vacations will be here before we know it. If you are training...
Spring Racing is Here!
Many spring races have happened already. The Tokyo and LA Marathon are done. Some other major marathons that will be happening in the coming...