Benefits of Single-Leg Strength Exercises for Runners
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 […]
My Running Story
I’m taking a pause from giving typical running coach advice, to telling my personal running story… While I didn’t win yesterday, the Colfax Half was a victory for so many reasons. I started out this blog post writing a Colfax Half Marathon recap, and somehow ended up at the beginning of my running journey. So, […]
Benefits of In-Home Personal Training
When hiring a personal trainer, you have several options to consider. You can, of course, hire a trainer at the gym you frequent. If you aren’t a member of a gym, or perhaps your gym doesn’t offer trainers for hire, you can find an independent trainer who works out of a gym space they rent. […]
How to stay engaged with your running training
I’ve received some questions over the past months from my Denver area run coaching clients regarding similar topics: how to learn to “like” running, how to keep oneself from getting bored on runs, and how to boost motivation and prevent burnout. First things first: I truly don’t know how you learn to love running if […]
How I Trained for My First Half Marathon at Altitude: Tips from a Denver Running Coach
Sometimes I have to be a running coach for myself. Here’s some of the training that I’ve taken myself through recently. I’d be happy to be your running coach anywhere in the Denver area as well. Just feel free to reach out! The Colfax Half Marathon this past Sunday was actually my first road half […]
Healthy Restaurant Options in the Denver Area
Eating healthy in the Denver area isn’t much of a challenge when you consider all of the accommodating restaurants and eateries around town. Here are some of the newest spots to open in Denver that have tons of choices within their health conscious menus. As a personal trainer, running coach, and fitness nutrition specialist in […]
Self Love = Run Love
Well, since this week has been absolutely NUTS (working 32 hours at a new job on top of in-person training and trying to keep up on training plans for all my online clients, in addition to taking care of a new puppy) & I haven’t posted since Sunday, I thought I’d take some time to […]