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 […]
Running Coach Tips: Improving Cadence and Stride
My running coach told me last Friday that he’s seen me over-striding in workouts lately. So, today I thought I’d talk a bit about a) what that means, b) why I think, even as a seasoned runner and a running form expert, I’ve been doing this, and c) how to improve your running cadence and […]
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 […]