I ran my first marathon in 2010 at the Chicago Marathon. I absolutely hated it. I hated the training and I didn’t understand why it was so difficult even though I was a competitive runner in high school and fairly fit in college. I was a personal trainer yet I still felt completely lost. When I…
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It seriously feels like every month there’s some awesome new recovery product on the market. They always promise to be the magical ingredient to your training regimen… you’ll never be sore again! Goodbye, shin splints! Kiss your runner’s knee goodbye! More like, kiss your money goodbye, amirite?? (Full disclosure: I LOVE recovery tools for some…
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As a coach, it’s my job to help runners achieve their goals but more importantly to be lifelong and injury free runners. I help runners set realistic goals and chase down the ones that may not be as realistic. We don’t ultimately know our maximum potential is, but I hope to help reach as close…
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I don’t know about you, but I actually don’t mind a good treadmill run! Listed HERE is a review of the best 2019 treadmills if you’re looking for your home! Below is my home attic gym set up with the treadmill and some cheesy inspiration along the walls. Not pictured is the stereo and TV…
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As a coach, some of my athletes swear by their ice bath after a long run. I advise them that while there is no physiological benefit to the ice bath, in moderation it shouldn’t be harmful to their training or recovery. It can have a large placebo effect. There is a lot of evidence based…
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