A 5k is 3.1 miles or just over 12 laps on a 400 meter track. It is a popular distance for a reason–it is manageable for most people. The 5k often serves as a gateway for people into the world of running! Unless you are a runner, chances are you don’t know how many miles … Read more
I’ve noticed a trend in marathoning—running back-to-back marathons. I am seeing it with my friends, on social media, and in the athletes I coach. It made me wonder—is it safe to run back-to-back marathons? Afterall, running 26.2 miles is very demanding on the body. Running a marathon damages everything from your vital organs to your … Read more
This article is brought to you by the neighbor kids who practically live at our house. I was asking what I should write about next—and they unanimously agreed. I should answer the question: “Why do I get a side stitch when I run?” Indeed, I was giving a talk to a business class at the … Read more
Long distance runners need sports drinks with electrolytes to cover the distance. Registered dietitian Megan Robinson recommends runners drink a sports drink of 16 ounces before a run with 400 mg of sodium, and then maintain that amount per hour of running (at least) and after a run. The best electrolyte drinks are easy on … Read more
This year I was incredibly and pleasantly surprised by how good I felt ever after a marathon. I’ve run close to ten marathons, and I never recovered so well! There were steps I took to improve my marathon recovery that I want to share—including how much time off running after a marathon I took. Quick … Read more
Let me start this article by saying….RUNNING INJURIES ARE CONFUSING! ESPECIALLY if you have an injury during marathon training because you have so much hope, hard work, and emotions rolled up into it. From an outsider’s perspective (especially a non-runners perspective), it can seem so straightforward. You got injured. Running hurts. You stop, heal, and … Read more
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