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In this special end-of-the-year podcast episode we thought we’d round up the biggest marathon related headlines from 2016 and give you a simple snapshot. Here’s what we found. Continue Reading →
Here’s a question that a coaching client of mine recently asked. I thought it would be perfect to share here on the blog.
Why do I look forward to the taper when I’m getting close to it, but once I have entered the taper I worry that I didn’t get enough done during my training? -Maryann
Here’s my answer . . . Continue Reading →
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In this episode we recap the 2016 Berlin Marathon in Berlin, Germany which is one of the six World Major Marathons and one of the best race experiences we’ve ever had.
See photos from our trip . . . Continue Reading →
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Today we bring you a special replay of one of our most popular episodes from 2013. It’s a nuts and bolts kind of topic so get ready to learn a lot!
Maybe you have a heart rate monitor (HRM) that you never use or use a heart rate monitor and get frustrated because you don’t fully understand how to go about using this training method.
In this post I want to cut through the clutter and tell you how to get started with heart rate training. You will learn:
Ready, set, go! Continue Reading →
Before each marathon there are a few simple things I do to get a solid idea what the course will be like.
This takes a lot of stress out of my mind when I get to the starting line.
Sometimes I work with my coaching clients to develop a race day strategy based on the course profile (elevation gain, hills, aid stations, out-and-backs, etc.).
Your study of the course doesn’t need to be that involved. Just start with these five things. Continue Reading →
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I recently ran a marathon billed “The Highest Road Marathon on Planet Earth.” The 9th annual Madison Marathon took place near Ennis, MT on July 23, 2016. This race is part of the Greater Yellowstone Race Series.
The next day Trevor ran the Big Sky Half Marathon. In this podcast episode we recap both races and all the nitty-gritty details of running a tough mountain race. Continue Reading →
The New Balance Vanzee Pace is is an attractive shoe coming out of the box especially in the color that I chose.
It has a typical running shoe shape and is fairly light weight and is similar in shape to the New Balance Fresh Foam Zante (which I also own).
The midsole material is called Revlite which is supposed to provide a firm but bouncy ride. This is how the shoe is described on the New Balance website: “Unleash even more speed and style in the Vanzee Pace v2. Continue Reading →
At first glance the MBT Speed 16 looks somewhat like a Hoka with a wide design and thicker sole.
You certainly won’t be buying a pair for the attractiveness factor. The bottom is built on something similar to a rocking platform with the heel and toe tapering up somewhat.
The company MBT (Masai Barefoot Technology) created a walking fitness shoe back in the late 1990’s with this rocker profile to help your foot roll forward.
The MBT official website describes the shoe this way: Continue Reading →
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The 27th annual running of the Shadow of the Giants 50k was held on June 11, 2016 in Fish Camp, California.
We ran through forests of Giant Sequoias -the trails were beautiful, the weather was “magic”, and the race director was colorful!
Here is my race recap . . . Continue Reading →
photo credit: Jeff Moriarty; Flickr CC
Maybe you’re feeling nervous about your upcoming race. It’s typical to have pre-race nerves. If you’re not trying to PR or BQ why not take the pressure off and just run for fun?
Here are five tips for keeping it fun . . . Continue Reading →
Fargo Marathon mug shot
The 12th annual Scheels Fargo Marathon was held on Saturday May 21, 2016.
They also had a half marathon, 10k, 5k, relay, kid’s run, furgo dog run (2 mile), and Go Far challenge (5k + another distance).
This race as been rated “best value marathon.” It gets 4.5/5 stars on the course, organization and fans over on MarathonGuide.com Continue Reading →
My race day kit prior to the North Face Endurance Challenge 50 Miler last year. Click to enlarge
There are some things that you can’t control about your race experience. But being prepared with a race day kit can help make your run a lot more comfortable.
You’ll also have the peace of mind knowing that you didn’t forget anything important. Continue Reading →
