The following covers the course, including my lead-up to the race, race morning, fueling/hydrating, the end of the marathon, and takeaways/final thoughts, excluding the splits. Goal(s): A) To have fun and to run my fastest marathon. B) Finish injury-free. C) Nail fueling and hydration. Me Saying “LFG!” I came close to all 3, but we […]
Running a 5K is one of the most popular and accessible ways to get into the world of running. Whether you’re a seasoned marathoner or a complete beginner, participating in a 5K offers numerous benefits that go beyond just physical fitness. Here are some compelling reasons why you should consider signing up for a 5K
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Imagine waking up each morning, fueled by the excitement of turning your expertise into a thriving online coaching business. No more commuting, no more boss to answer to—just you, your passion, and a world of eager learners waiting to transform their lives under your guidance. In this digital age, the opportunity to create a flourishing
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Many fantastic reasons exist to partake in the United Airlines NYC Half Marathon. It’s the perfect kick-off to the fall marathon training season; using this race as a fitness assessment to drive your marathon training is a great way to get motivated after the dull winter months here in NYC, with Spring quickly approaching and
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When beginning a marathon training cycle, devote enough time to build yourself up to tackle the distance, let alone push the pace! First Half Marathon Tips Consider your current fitness level when deciding why you want to train for a half marathon, when the timing is more optimal for you to do so, and how
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Many of us, especially those who sit for most of the day or prolonged periods, have a weak glute medius muscle. SAY WHAT? When this muscle is tight, this adds stress to the hip, the SI joint, the back, and the KNEE. So, if you’re running with knee pain, don’t rule out that it MIGHT
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The main goal of my specialized flexibility and strength program is to a) improve your ability to execute the key joint actions to running efficiently and b) to maintain good running posture, mechanics, and form. Maximize Your Running Performance Why? Doing this maximizes your running distance, running speed, and running economy. The activation and dynamic
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I finished the 2015 TCS NYC Marathon having difficulty walking after crossing the finish line and being unable to properly move my body, let alone walk for a week and a half after the race. Hi! I’m Coach Alli! If you’re new to my blog. WELCOME! I’m thrilled to share a part of my running
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Nailing your mile pace to run a sub-4 hour marathon will guarantee a successful marathon build-up from the get-go. After running nine marathons and jumping into parts of several with the athletes I’ve coached, I continue to learn the different strategies that work for the other runners aiming for the sub-4 hour barrier. There is
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If you’re a beginner runner, this post might be beneficial for you. To run correctly, you need to use the muscles and supporting joints used while you’re running. Thanks to the pandemic, our ways of moving our bodies have changed. We need to be more structured with our exercises, time isn’t always on our side, but one
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