In January of 1999, I was quite new to Bellingham, but I knew this is where “I will grow my roots” and find my “place.” The “where” was settled… now…
TAPER! I am a big fan of tapering. Having fresh legs and replenished body fuel is a key component to having a great race. When training for a marathon or…
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A great way to improve your running is by working on your running form. While we are all perfect, our bodies are not symmetrical. Knowing that, no one is going…
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Spring is a great time to start training for a race. Whether you have never run a race or have run hundreds, here a few things to help you get…
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Do you want to begin a running program or are you coming back after an injury? Are you currently running zero to 15 miles per week? The Fit School /…
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Are you ready to make 2019 your best walking, running, and/or racing year ever? The secret ingredients are a combination of speed, pacing, and long runs sprinkled with rest and…
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Tips from Coach Carol In your calendar, commit to the days and times that you will exercise and make dates for workouts with friends. Keep these commitments like you would…
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With the days getting shorter, the weather colder and wetter, and holidays heading our way, it may get harder mentally to get yourself out for a run or walk. Here…
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As the weather turns cooler and rainier, sometimes it is difficult to get motivated to workout. One thing that you can add to your life to stay healthy are LEAD…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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