Running is a very rewarding activity no matter the purpose — to develop endurance, improve speed, or go for a personal best. It is a very versatile exercise that can easily be done at nearly any location so that anybody can do it. In order to actually feel a change and not hurt yourself, personalized… Continue reading Achieve Your Running Goals from Anywhere with Online Coaching
Running is more than just movement—it is a discipline that requires a combination of speed, endurance, and proper mechanics. Without a structured approach, progress can be inconsistent, leading to frustration or setbacks. Many runners struggle with technique, recovery, or injury prevention, which can limit their ability to improve. We, at Momentum Running, understand the importance… Continue reading Maximize Your Performance: Run Faster, Smarter, and Injury-Free
Injury prevention training is included in any exercise routine, but it is most particularly important for beginners and for everyone who wants to challenge their physique. Whether one is exercising with weights, jogging, or participating in high-intensity training, safeguarding oneself’s physique from getting injured is critical for long-term success and wellness. This blog will review… Continue reading Injury Prevention Training: Protecting Your Body and Achieving Your Fitness Objectives
Have you heard of the 80/20 rule in competitive running? It refers to the gold-standard percentages for easy and hard running. A general rule of thumb is to run 80% of your miles “easy,” and 20% of your miles hard. This, of course, is relative to the person. Someone who runs a 5 hour marathon… Continue reading The Importance of Easy Runs
Each one of us – runners AND non-runners – deal with muscular imbalances in our bodies. Both runners and non-runners can benefit from single leg exercises, but I’m specifically going to talk about why single leg exercises are so important for the former. Since none of us is perfectly symmetrical, it’s beneficial to choose exercises… Continue reading Benefits of Single-Leg Strength Exercises for Runners
Let’s talk post-workout food: the WHAT, WHEN, WHY and HOW of the food you choose and nutrient timing to optimize recovery. The WHAT: Examples of adequate post-workout snacks or meals include a turkey sandwich, a PB&J, Greek yogurt with granola & fruit, a protein bar with adequate carbohydrates, a slice of toast with banana… Continue reading Post-Workout Nutrition Do’s and Don’ts!
Since I’m specially certified in running form and gait analysis, and since I have a few new running athletes I’m working with on this, let’s talk FORM. I’m going to break running form down into the individual pieces that make up the pie for concision and comprehension. ~ CADENCE ~ Cadence, or stride rate, refers… Continue reading Dividing Running Form Into Important Distinctions
Is metabolic conditioning the new buzzword in fitness circles and what the heck is it?! Metabolic conditioning exercises vary in intensity from moderate to high. Their goal is to improve, and increase efficiency, of the aerobic and anaerobic systems in the body. How does metcon do this?? Through producing more/becoming more efficient at producing ATP… Continue reading Metabolic Conditioning
Ok so I want to preface this by saying that I’d only ever made chili out of a slow cooker until Friday. I LOVE my Instant Pot, but I was a little nervous that the flavors wouldn’t have time to marinate together in glorious 5-hour slow-cooker bliss. I WAS WRONG. This is honestly one of… Continue reading Nutrient-Dense Meals for Runners, featuring: Instant Pot Chili!
You’re at the track. You’ve created a workout for yourself or for your athlete. It’s an interval or a rep workout. But – you’re not sure how much rest to give between reps. From one Denver area running coach to another: How do you decide on appropriate running workout recovery & what’s the thought process… Continue reading How to Judge Running Workout Recovery
