Beginner Half Marathon Training Tips and Tricks
Each year the half marathon continues to attract more runners and I think the reasons are obvious; it’s just far enough to feel like your racecation is justified, but not so far that half marathon […]
Half Marathon
18 Things I Wish I’d Known Before Running My First Half Marathon
If we knew all the obstacles we’d face, it’s unlikely we’d ever start. Which is why in some respects, I’m glad I didn’t know that it was crazy to go from “I can’t run a […]
5 Running Workouts for Beginners to Boost Confidence
Could your brain be the key to reaching your next running goal? Is running confidence just as important as speed workouts? Well, of course these are trick questions and you absolutely need to test out […]
Half Marathon Recovery Plan: When to Run? What to Do?
When can I run again? It’s often the first thing my athletes ask post race as they notice that for the next few weeks there isn’t a single run on the training plan. And yet […]
SeaWheeze Race and Travel Planning Tips
When I got the confirmation email, I was all like WAHOOOOO I finally made it in to Seawheeze. I had an idea that this was a different experience, but not so much that I bothered […]
Seawheeze Half Marathon Review and Race Recap
Last month, I had the opportunity to run the Lululemon 10K in Edmonton, which is apparently a scaled down version of the Seawheeze Half Marathon… or so I’d been told. That put my expectation level […]
Half Marathon Training Schedule: Transition from the 10K to Half
You’ve decide it’s time to tackle 13.1 miles. Maybe because a friend talked you in to a crazy race vacation adventure or maybe you’ve done some 5k’s and 10k’s, now you want a whole new […]
Santa Barbara Wine Country Half Marathon Review and Race Recap
Welcome to another sunny day in California! After coming out in March to preview the Santa Barbara Wine Country race course and tell you a bit about why Santa Barbara and Solvang are a perfect […]
Strategies For Your Best Race
What to do the day before a half marathon? When do you run, what do you eat? What do you need to know race morning to finally hit that PR or simply finish your first […]
How to Take 10 Minutes Off Your Half Marathon Time
You know the half marathon is my sweet spot right? Just enough time to warm up my legs, not so long my brain can interfere! Over the years I’ve dropped my time, but a new […]