Boy, did being pregnant ever change my workout schedule. Running just didn't feel right in my body, and neither did other high intensity workouts. So, I did the smart thing, listened to my body, and did what I felt up to doing, physically. Now that I've been cleared to exercise again and I'm not … [Read more...]
Summer Speed: 3 Speed Workouts for Runners
Summer is a time when many runners are working on building speed for fall races. It's smart to build in a weekly speed session to your training plan if you have a time goal for your next race. If you're working toward a PR, or just looking to get a little faster, try these speed workouts for runners … [Read more...]
Turkey Trot Training Plan + Tips for Beginners
Fall is upon us, which means it's almost time for Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trots in the US! Turkey Trots are a great way to get in some exercise before a big day of eating, and they're a wonderful way to start running and develop healthy exercise habits before the holidays. Today I'm sharing an 8 … [Read more...]
How to Choose a Running Training Plan
Choosing the right training plan for your running can be pretty daunting, especially if you're not working one-on-one with a running coach who writes the plan for you based on your needs. There are a lot of factors to consider when finding the perfect plan for you and your needs, and you may not … [Read more...]
Two Easy Speed Workouts for Runners
It's getting warmer here in the Northern hemisphere, which means it's racing time for a lot of us. When the weather gets warmer, many runners start to think more about getting faster for those summer 5Ks and half marathons, which means it's time to add speedwork into the mix. Here, I'm sharing three … [Read more...]
How to Write Your Own Running Training Plan
I've been writing a lot of training plans lately since I offered to take on ten free coaching clients, and I had a few readers ask me to share exactly how it is I write a training plan for someone. Today I'm sharing the steps that I take to write a training plan just in case you want to try … [Read more...]
8K and 5 Mile Intermediate Training Plan
Happy Shamrock Shuffle day! Yesterday I shared a beginners' training plan with you, and today I'm sharing my 8K and 5 Mile Intermediate Training Plan. This plan would be great for you if you have a handful of 5Ks under your belt and you're running 10 to 15 miles a week. If you're still not to that … [Read more...]
8K and 5 Mile Training Plan for Beginners
It's Shamrock Shuffle weekend in Chicagoland, and even though I'm not running it, I do work at a running store so I have been hearing all about it this week. All of this buzz about the Shamrock Shuffle got my running coach brain going and I decided that I should write a training plan for those of … [Read more...]
Intermediate 10 Mile Training Plan
It appears that my 10 mile training plan for beginners was pretty popular. I tried to do a good job of writing a plan that would be easy to follow for a newer runner who wants to run his or her first 10 mile race. For those of you who are running more moderate mileage and are more seasoned runners, … [Read more...]