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Tapering can be one of the hardest parts of training. Tapering involves decreasing your mileage during the last few weeks before your race. This allows your body to replace all…

A common mistake that many runners make is increasing their weekly mileage too soon. By gradually increasing your mileage, you decrease your risk of injury. The general rule for increasing…

As many of you know, a mile is a little more than 4 laps around a standard track. When I was competing in track and cross country at the Pennsylvania…

The Hardest Type of Training There is one type of training that is the most difficult. Even though it is the most challenging, it can help you stay injury free,…

Go UP! Hill workouts are a great way to improve your running performance. By running up hills, you gain strength in your muscles which is difficult to achieve with flat-land…

Race day can be stressful and fun all mixed up with race jitters and excitement.  While I am all about being present in the moment, there are times when looking…

Whether you wish to find a running group or a consistent running partner, here are some tips to help you find the perfect match. How to find a running partner…

Happy New Year!  Let’s do something a little different this year. Let’s choose a running goal that makes our heart sing and then go for it. When we narrow down…

Even though December has the shortest amount of daylight and is usually the busiest time of year, we can still totally enjoy and have fun. Here are some ideas. Make…

Fall is a great time to get out on the trails to walk or run.  As you explore the beautiful trails in our area, keep in mind these tips. Trail…

We hear a lot about having a strong core, but why do we need one?  If you think about it, if we don’t have any muscle in our torso area,…

Let’s Get Ready The transition from fun, summer workouts to interesting fall and winter workouts can sometimes be challenging.  Here are some ideas to help you prepare (and keep the…