COACH'S CORNER

Insights and wisdom from lifelong runners with a mission to educate and motivate individuals to make small changes each day to live healthier lives and to have fun while doing it.

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Indoor Winter Workout Ideas

We’re all for year-round outdoor activity, but we also know that, on occasion, you just might not feel like heading out the door if it’s too wet or windy, icy…

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How I Fell Back in Love with Running – Going Long

Coach Conner Johnsen – My journey in running started with cross country at Sehome High School. The coaching staff really embraced the ideology of making running a lifetime sport for all…

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One idea for falling back in love with running

By Genevie Roguski My favorite kind of running has always been short and quick with the exhilarating feeling you get from the intensity. In my teens and 20’s I loved…

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Tips for Getting Out On Colder, Darker Days & Nights

First thing in the morning, I check the hour-to-hour forecast and look for the best weather windows that day, then try to arrange my schedule to get outside for a…

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Fun Ways to Beat the Heat!

From the staff at Fairhaven Runners- Go Jump in a Lake! Plan your run to end near the bay or a lake, and treat yourself to a cool dip and…

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Getting kids into running in a healthy and fun way

From Coach T. J. Garlatz- Running is an amazing lifelong activity that can help someone both mentally and physically. Here are some answers to common questions and tips on getting…

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The Importance of a Good Warm-up

Running used to be easy. As a 14-yr. old, I could spring up from the sofa, lace up my shoes and head out the door for a quick run—no problem….

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Run Where You’re At

I often find that one of the most important parts of training is not just what you do for training, but how you approach your training, and when it comes…

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12 Powerful Tips for Running Up Hills

Not many folks LIKE running up hills. But if you are one of those people or you want to be more like that, here are a few good thoughts on…

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How to fly down hills…(or at least become more confident & capable with your downhill trail running skills)

Genevie: Personally, my favorite way of making it down a particularly steep and gnarly trail section is to get on my butt and either slide down or crab walk. All…

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How, at 63, I Finally Finished an Ultramarathon after a 13 Year Gap

 In June I ran a 53k trail race with 6500 feet of climbing and rugged terrain on the south coast of Iceland and it turned out to be a fantastic…

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Trail shoes for hiking

Common question – Is it okay to hike or backpack using a trail running shoe instead of boots? The answer is yes! With caveats of course. I am going to…

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Steve’s Top Ten Ways to Stay Motivated

I admit, I think my wife, Genevie, thinks I’m off my rocker now and then. “Could you NOT do pushups in my view while I’m trying to relax on the…

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