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Top Running Blogs: A Comprehensive List of Who’s Sharing Great Content

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The best running blogs aren’t just a diary of runs, but someone who provides either information as a running coach or the stories that you make you go “OH MY GOSH THAT HAPPENED TO ME!” and hopefully we learn from those moments together.

**Updated 2020: A lot more blogs have disappeared an in an interesting twist many of the running blogs that remain informational are all written by men. Makes me proud to still be standing in such a competitive space!

Did you know that RunToTheFinish started way back in 2007?
Did you know since then I’ve published over 2,000 posts?
Did you know that roughly 2million blog posts go live daily around the world?

Over the decades, I’ve seen many great blogs start and great blogs die and not so great blogs sink before they ever got afloat. It surprises most people to realize just how much goes in to creating content that others will enjoy reading or find valuable. I certainly didn’t start out providing much value! My posts were 100-200 words of blathering about my run with stamp sized photos and Instagram wasn’t even a thing!!

I get asked a lot what other running bloggers or fitness/health related blogs I am a fan of. The truth is two-fold: I don’t read as many blogs as I used to and there are so many wonderful blogs I couldn’t even remember them all!

Best Running Blogs

A few lists that I’m happy to be part of and will guide you in the right direction for finding the best fitness blogs as well.

  • Healthline: Top 15 Fitness Blogs 
  • Feedspot: 2020 Top 100 Women’s Running Blogs (#5)
  • Greatist List: 60 Must-Read Health, Fitness and Happiness Blogs for 2014, 2015 and 2016
  • Start of Happiness: Top 100 Personal Development Blogs (based on reach) 2018
  • Fittous: 75 Running Blogs to Follow in 2017
  • Fitness and Power: Best Fitness Blogs 2017
  • Polkadotted: 15 Best Running Blogs For Women
  • Blogtrepreneur: Top 50 Fitness Blogs To Follow In 2016

Looking for a great running blog? Here is a round up of active bloggers!

Scroll down for fitness and healthy food focused bloggers.

Running Bloggers

Clearly this is not an exhaustive list of running blogs, but it should be a list of bloggers who are posting regularly with content that is useful, interesting, funny or motivational with a general focus on running.

I’ve divided the list among those who focus mostly on informational fitness content (similar to RTTF) and those who tend to share mostly updates on running/race reviews and motivation from the see I can relate perspective.

You will notice these are all individual bloggers, not brands like Womens Running Magazine Blog or Active.com which obviously also put out running articles that are fantastic, but have an unfair advantage with a boatload of writers. Instead, we’re talking popular running blogs who have earned that title from putting in lots of hours to publish great content.

Informational Style Running Blogs

I’m making no judgements about who is the best running blog, but I  have gone through what’s out there to say these are the one’s I found worth spending time on…the rest, I’ll leave up to you.

Unfortunately, each year this list gets smaller and smaller as the number of high quality bloggers seem to drop off because it’s hard to put out tons of great content year after year and find new creative ways to get is seen on social media!

In fact, I had to start lists like top instagram runners because so much great content is appearing there!

Ali – Ali on the run – big focus on podcasting
Beth – Shut Up and Run – hilarity
Carly – Fine, Fit Day
Charlie – The Runner Beans
David – Runners Blueprint
Debbie – Coach Debbie Runs
Diz – Diz Runs – podcast focus
Emily – Emily Rudow
Ethan – The Ginger Runner – Vlogger
Heather – Relentless Forward Commotion – trail running
Heather – Michigan Runner Girl
James – James Runs Far
Jason – Strength Running
Jen – Long Haul Trekkers – running with dogs
Kevin – Mud, Sweat and Tears
Kevin – Run BK Run – Love this for masters runners!
Laura – This Runner’s Recipes
Maggie – Runnin’ For Sweets
Marc – Train with Marc
Matt – The Runner Dad
Matt – No Meat Athlete
Nick – Dr Nick’s Running Blog
Ray – DC Rainmaker – great in depth gear reviews
Sabrina – Running Brina
Sara – Sara Kurth
Steve – Science of Running
Tina – Running For Real
Tom – Running Physio

Running Websites:

Fine the number of bloggers has dropped so much I’m going to include some great running websites (meaning they have lots of contributors, rather than generally a single author).

Runners Connect
The Run Experience — Great drills
Fat Girls Guide to Running
Salty Running – Kind of like a forum
Strong Runner Chicks – Lots of mindset

Make sure these #running bloggers are on your must read list! Click To Tweet

At this point I also feel like I need to define bloggers as people with their own website creating content for that site…which they then spend a mind numbing amount of time promoting on social media, leading to the term running influencers.

Which is a larger way of saying runners with content on lots of platforms that help to create our awesome online running communities, so key as so many of us run solo.

Personal/Running Updates

If you’re looking for a more personal touch these bloggers are often sharing more about their life, their runs and a lot more race recaps.

Allie – VitaTrain4Life
Amanda – Too Tall Fritz
Amy – Amy Says So — lots of triathlon talk
Angela – Marathons And Motivation
Angela  – Happy Fit Mama
Brian – Pavement Runner
Carlee –Carlee McDot
Coco – Running With Perseverance
Courtney – Eat Pray Run DC
Dani – Weight Off My Shoulders
Deb – Deb Runs
Dorothy – Mile Posts
Elizabeth – Elizabeth Clor
Erika – MCM Mama
Gordon – Old Running Fox
Hollie – Fueled by LOLZ — speedy weekly workout recaps
Holly – Healthy Living Holly
Janae – Hungry Runner Girl
Jason – Salt Marsh Running
Jessica – rUn Lady Like — older posts are more informational
Jill – Run Eat Snap
Kate – SoCal Runner Gal
Kelly – She Can and She Did
Lisa – Mile by Mile – older posts are more informational
Laura – 50 by 25
Laura – Mommy, Run Fast
Lora  – Crazy Running Girl
Marcia – Marcia’s Healthy Slice
Marie – Running Myself Together – faith focused
Mark – Dumb Runner – hilarity
Megan – Elbow Glitter
Michelle – NYC Running Mama
Michelle – Running with Attitude
Mindy – Road Runner Girl
Monica – Run Eat Repeat
Natalie – Nat Runs Far
Rachel – Running on Happy
Sandra – Organic Runner Mom
Sarah – Run Far Girl
Steve – Run Bulldog Run
Wendy – Taking The Long Way Home
Will – An Ultra Runners Blog

Top running blogs -who to read for motivation and tips

Popular Fitness Bloggers

Top fitness blogs come in many shapes and sizes, so while many of these bloggers also run, they do a lot more cross training or talking about general fitness information.

Adam – Born Fitness
Ben – Ben Greenfield Fitness – super in depth content and podcast
Danielle – Danielle Pascente – fitness programs
Gina – Fitnessista
Heather – Just A Colorado Gal — all things outdoors
Jen – Burpees for Breakfast – lots of workouts
Jennifer – The Fit Fork
Julie – PB Fingers
Lauren – Lauren Gleisberg
Nellie – Brooklyn Active Mama
Paige – Trainer Paige
Phaedra – Blisters and Black Toenails
Steve – Nerd Fitness
Tina – Carrots N Cake

Need motivation to eat right or get your sweat on?? Checkout this list of top bloggers! #fitness Click To TweetTop Fitness Blogs - a list of who is actively putting out great content

Health and Wellness

As it turns out a lot of people who used to blog about fitness, instead found a love for things more focused on overall wellness. Many of them also share personal updates, alongside tips for holistic health, mental health and more.

Ashley  – A Lady Goes West
Beth – Sublimely Fit
Davida – The Healthy Maven
Dai – Dai Manuel
Rachel – The Dimple Life

Healthy Eating Bloggers

Running is made better by great food, so I tried to pull out some of the great places I find recipes alongside fitness motivation. You might notice a great deal of RD’s or nutritionists on this list and let’s be honest that’s great news!! It means when they tell you something is sugar free or gluten free or a great recovery snack it really is.

Anne – fANNEtastic Food
Alisa – GO Dairy Free
Amelia – Eating Made Easy
Angela- My Fresh Perspective
Angela – Oh She Glows
Arman – The Big Man’s World
Carmy – Run Carmy Run
Chrissa – Physical Kitchness
Danae – Recipe Runner
Emily – Emily Kyle Nutrition
Kelly – Eat Yourself Skinny
Kristin – Iowa Girl Eats
Kristina – Love and Zest
Laura – Joy Food Sunshine
Lindsay – Cotter Crunch
Liz – I heart Vegetables
Sarah – A Whisk and Two Wands
Sarah – The Fit Cookie
Sonali – The Foodie Physician
Tara – Tara Rochford Nutrition
Taylor – Food Faith Fitness

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Do you read blogs besides health/fitness?

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  1. Barbara says

    December 21, 2015 at 4:47 pm

    Wow, thanks for sharing this list.

  2. vitatrain4life says

    December 21, 2015 at 8:12 pm

    Holy bloggers!!! Thank you so much for including me! I will definitely be pinning for future reference…
    My recent post The Rundown – End of the Year Clearance

    • Jess says

      February 19, 2019 at 7:24 am

      Yes! I was happy to see your name in here!

  3. christineyu69776410 says

    December 21, 2015 at 8:24 pm

    What a great list of bloggers! There are so many bloggers out there and it's hard to keep track of everyone! Thanks for this list and for including me!
    My recent post 8 Stress Busting Tips for Busy and Hectic Times

  4. wendy says

    December 21, 2015 at 8:58 pm

    Can I just tell you that I'm thrilled and honored to be part of your list!!! You just made my day!!
    My recent post Motherhood and miles and cookies

  5. angela1508 says

    December 21, 2015 at 9:41 pm

    Aw thank you for including me, Amanda! And yes, many of my must-read bloggers are in this list. Great round-up! :)

  6. thisrunnersrecipes says

    December 21, 2015 at 10:39 pm

    Thank you so much for including me – I'm so honored and excited to see my name on this list! This list is great for finding some new blogs to read also, which I always love :)
    My recent post Mile Markers: Lake Sammamish Half Marathon Training Week 1

  7. @momslrb says

    December 21, 2015 at 11:22 pm

    awe!! Love this and Thank you SO much for including me!

  8. 50by25laura says

    December 21, 2015 at 11:28 pm

    Awww thank you so much for including me!

  9. youngandrungry says

    December 21, 2015 at 11:30 pm

    Amanda you made my day slash week slash month! Thank you so much for including me on your list! It feels good to be recognized by someone I admire so much!
    My recent post Soundtrack to My Weekend #3

  10. Lauren says

    December 21, 2015 at 11:35 pm

    Honored to be on this list holy moly! I love YOUR blog and all that you do. Happy holidays!
    My recent post Celtic Solstice 5 Miler 2015 Race Recap

  11. Carly @ Fine Fit Day says

    December 22, 2015 at 2:41 am

    Thank you so much for including me! I feel honored to be on your list! And I can't wait to check out some of the blogs I didn't recognize.
    My recent post Fine Fit Day Year in Review 2015

  12. SuzLyfe says

    December 22, 2015 at 7:21 am

    Thank you so much for having me as part of the list! And 2000 posts? GOOD GRAVY.
    Now I have so many other fun people to check out. I'm so excited!
    My recent post Stress Fracture Recovery Update

  13. Jill @ RunEatSnap says

    December 22, 2015 at 8:25 am

    Great list! Thanks so much for including me. I am so excited as I LOVE your blog! I can't wait to check out some of the others you mentioned.
    My recent post Pet Peeves

  14. crossroadsmommy says

    December 22, 2015 at 8:46 am

    Wow what a great list. I'm not a runner but I'm sure some of my readers are. Definitely sharing this!
    My recent post New Year New Momma:Fitness Routine

  15. uptowncookie says

    December 22, 2015 at 9:05 am

    Thank you so so much for including me! You just made my day, seriously :) This is a great list and I am honored to be a part of it.
    My recent post Running on the Treadmill: Pros & Cons List

  16. cottercrunch says

    December 22, 2015 at 9:24 am

    you're my content guru! <3

    • RunToTheFinish says

      December 23, 2015 at 9:36 am

      You are my food guru, ahhh together what a pair ;)
      My recent post Running Bloggers: A Comprehensive List of Who’s Sharing Great Content

  17. Brie @ Lean, Clean, & Brie says

    December 22, 2015 at 9:24 am

    Thanks so much for including me Amanda! So many great blogs to check out on here :)
    My recent post Chocolate Chip Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies

  18. Courtney says

    December 22, 2015 at 9:27 am

    Hey Amanda – I love lists like this. Thanks for pulling it together – definitely going to pin it! And of course, thanks for including me, lady. :)
    My recent post November Blog Stats and Income Report

  19. dancingtorunning says

    December 22, 2015 at 10:03 am

    Thanks so much for including me! Its quite an honor!
    My recent post 2015 Blogging Goals Reflection

  20. Laura - Chronicles of Passion says

    December 22, 2015 at 10:47 am

    Thanks for including my blog! So happy to be part of your list and there are a lots of other great ones as well. Pinning it for future reference!

  21. Megan @ Skinny Fitalicious says

    December 22, 2015 at 10:47 am

    Do I have a must read blogger? Um, yeah…ME!!!

  22. Darlene Cardillo says

    December 22, 2015 at 11:57 am

    Thanks for the list. I read a lot of these but there's so many good blogs out there and so little time! I do spend more time posting on my own than reading, I admit.
    My recent post Tuesdays on the Run: Highlights of the Year

  23. She Rocks Fitness says

    December 22, 2015 at 12:19 pm

    I honestly only read health and fitness blogs, but I definitely want to venture out and explore new ones. I think having a good variety of reads keeps us inspired, learning, and always meeting new people! Thank you so much for including me!
    My recent post What The Single Woman Buys At Costco Part V

  24. Lolzthatswim(andRun) says

    December 22, 2015 at 1:26 pm

    This is a nice list. I've read several of these blogs and I have to agree that they are great. I'll have to look and add to my blog reader.

    I've been blogging since 2010, and it's definitely hard to believe how many people blog or what is published these days! Blogging and social media has changed a lot since then too.

  25. [email protected] says

    December 22, 2015 at 2:26 pm

    I feel honored! Thank you so much for including me :)

  26. Happy Fit Mama says

    December 22, 2015 at 2:27 pm

    What an amazing list with a lot of my favorites on it. Thanks for including me!
    My recent post Chocolate Peppermint Donuts

  27. LiveFreeAndRun says

    December 22, 2015 at 5:51 pm

    I need to up my game and hopefully earn a spot next year! Congrats to those who did!
    My recent post Product Review: Kushyfoot socks

    • RunToTheFinish says

      December 22, 2015 at 7:18 pm

      Nahh girl my brain just went dead as I was linking things up, you're in the list!
      My recent post Running Bloggers: A Comprehensive List of Who’s Sharing Great Content

  28. mommyrunfaster says

    December 22, 2015 at 7:25 pm

    Wow, great list! Like you, I don't read as many blogs as I used to but there is SO much great content out there! Thanks for rounding this up and including me, too. :)
    My recent post Running Goals for 2016

  29. Jen says

    December 22, 2015 at 8:40 pm

    This is an epic list, Lindsay! So many I need to check out! Thanks so much for including me!

    • RunToTheFinish says

      December 23, 2015 at 9:13 am

      My name is Amanda, but you are still welcome. :)

  30. Heather @ FITaspire says

    December 22, 2015 at 9:08 pm

    Wow – what a great list – and I feel honored to be included on it! :) I’m going to have to check out some of the new faces on here that I’m unfamiliar with now!

  31. cpalentri says

    December 23, 2015 at 7:31 am

    wow! That's a LOT of bloggers…what on EARTH do they talk about since everything has pretty much been said about running- I started my blog in the early 2000s, and took it off a few times. Now I just write when I want to journal something and don't necessarily care who reads it. After 40 years of running, I guess I have read it all (the "how tos" and spare me the "race report"!) so don't find it necessary to read many. Anyone can call themselves an "expert" in anything on their blog site. It's pretty amusing sometimes.
    My recent post Firsts

    • RunToTheFinish says

      December 23, 2015 at 9:35 am

      I suppose it's why magazines remain in business selling the same content year after year, new runners, people looking for motivation, people who simply enjoy reading about something that interests them.
      My recent post Running Bloggers: A Comprehensive List of Who’s Sharing Great Content

      • cpalentri says

        December 23, 2015 at 11:20 am

        Running Times just went out of business…!
        My recent post Firsts

  32. pbfvoo says

    December 23, 2015 at 8:51 am

    i would definitely add stan (www.9run.ca) and jae (www.balancedrunner.com/blog)

  33. Cynthia @YouSignedUp says

    December 23, 2015 at 3:45 pm

    Thanks so much for sharing my blog on your list! I will share this since it's such a great list of people to check out!
    My recent post Why I Love Working Out at Home – Grokker Review

  34. kristenk says

    December 23, 2015 at 6:38 pm

    OMG thank you so much for the shoutout!!!! I'm so excited to be on this list! I feel like all of my favorites are on here too!
    My recent post My Year of Running: 2015

  35. Kate | SoCal Runner Gal says

    December 23, 2015 at 6:49 pm

    Yay!! Thanks for including me. :) Happy and healthy holidays to you!

  36. rachel says

    December 24, 2015 at 3:16 pm

    You are too sweet! Thanks for including me :)
    My recent post Ways to Reduce Inflammation for Runners

  37. sally says

    December 28, 2015 at 10:52 am

    Thanks for including me! This was such a nice surprise :) BTW love the site overhaul.
    My recent post Duncan turns 7 and I ran 0 miles so far this week

  38. Jason says

    December 30, 2015 at 10:09 am

    Hey, Amanda. I just found this list, and I'm honored to be included in such great company. Thank you!
    My recent post The Long Run Puts the Tiger in the Cat

  39. @DizRuns says

    December 30, 2015 at 12:34 pm

    Thanks for the shout out Amanda!

  40. amyc08 says

    January 2, 2016 at 3:31 am

    Love this! So many of my faves, some new-to-me to check out, and my blog made your list :) Thanks for including me!
    My recent post Holiday Sweat Challenge Week 4 &amp; 5 Update

  41. Karla @ Run, Karla, Run! says

    January 2, 2016 at 5:01 pm

    Thanks for including me! Great lists!

  42. Live from La Quinta says

    January 2, 2016 at 11:19 pm

    Oh my goodness, what a comprehensive list! Thank you so much for including me!
    My recent post 8 tips to Create Blogging Goals that will Blast you into 2016

  43. Katie says

    January 16, 2016 at 5:53 pm

    Hi Amanda, I’m looking forward to investigating at these blogs. So many! I’ve got a list of British, Australian and North American women running bloggers over 50 on my site: http://runyoung50.co.uk/blog-lists/
    A few of the running bloggers on your list are on there too. Always glad to hear about more.

  44. runwiki says

    January 20, 2016 at 2:44 pm

    Love to discover new bloggers! What a great list and am am so very honored to be included. Love you my beautiful friend! xoxo
    My recent post Make Ahead-Freezer Friendly Baked Spinach Artichoke Wontons

  45. Nelie says

    February 3, 2016 at 11:45 am

    I'm so late! Thank you for including me!! :) Such an amazing list. I will have trouble doing much work today with all of these new blogs.
    My recent post 10 Must Have Items For Your Gym Bag

  46. Jeremy says

    December 26, 2016 at 10:35 pm

    This is an awesome list! Several of which (especially Matt the Running Dad) were inspiration when I first got started running. I started sharing my running journey on my blog a little over a year ago. I’d be honored to be added for the updated 2016 list!

  47. Denise says

    January 5, 2017 at 2:09 pm

    Quite the list. I will be checking out some of these blogs. Thanks!

  48. meredith (The Cookie ChRUNicles) says

    January 22, 2017 at 6:59 am

    thank you again for including me in this updated list! I am so honored to be included with so many other wonderful bloggers!

  49. Jesica @rUnladylike says

    January 23, 2017 at 12:06 am

    What a great and conprehensive list. I love that you put this together and shared it! You have many of my favorites on your list, and I appreciate you including me among many great bloggers. xo

    • Jesica @rUnladylike says

      January 23, 2017 at 12:07 am

      *comprehensive* :)

  50. Laura says

    January 27, 2017 at 10:48 am

    So many bloggers! I have my old favorites but could definitely add a few new ones to the group and this gives me tons of ideas! Thanks for including mine, too!

  51. Steff at Run Steff Run says

    January 30, 2017 at 12:29 pm

    Thank you so much for adding my blog to your list, Amanda!!

  52. Tara | Treble in the Kitchen says

    February 1, 2017 at 7:33 pm

    I think all my must-read bloggers are on this list!! :) And now I’ve got some NEW to me blogs to read. Love it!

  53. Tracy Defenbaugh says

    March 15, 2017 at 8:25 am

    What an extensive list! Love this and am bookmarking it for future use :)

  54. Kimberly says

    June 3, 2017 at 1:30 am

    This awesome app pays you for walking. http://tinyurl.com/ljtsnkj

  55. Lisa @ Mile by Mile says

    March 11, 2018 at 7:19 am

    Thanks so much for including me! This is a great list. I typically read the same blogs every week so maybe this will help me find some new ones- thanks for sharing!

    • amanda says

      March 12, 2018 at 7:18 am

      no lie, it’s one of the reasons I like the list! It reminds me of who to look to for things to share!

  56. Jenny says

    March 13, 2018 at 5:11 am

    Hi Amanda! My name is Jenny and I am a physical therapist as well as a marathon runner. I have a blog focused on physical therapy, running, and nutrition called Step Ahead Athlete (stepaheadathlete.com). I would love to be included in your list someday. Thanks for your consideration!

  57. Sandra Laflamme says

    March 22, 2018 at 8:03 am

    Thank you so much for mentioning my blog. I truly appreciate it!

    Happy spring!

  58. JoeG (caffienefeen) says

    April 18, 2018 at 1:06 pm

    I’m sure they are all great blogs! Still somewhat new to the game. Check my blog out if you get a chance. Any advice, I’m open to some constructive criticism.

    caffienefeen.blogspot.com

    Thanks!

  59. Amy says

    February 18, 2019 at 6:14 pm

    This is a comprehensive and impressive list. First, kudos to you to making that list of 100 Personal Development blogs that is impressive. I took at look at that list and seriously that is superstar status! Wow.

    And while my primary focus is triathlon … that does include running … you know it’s like the slightly less popular half-sibling but still … we run. Lol. I write about running … I do. :-)

    I aspire to be on your list in the future.

    • amanda says

      February 22, 2019 at 2:15 pm

      Adding you now, thanks for reaching out!! I know there are so many great blogs I don’t even know about!

  60. Kimi Runner says

    February 20, 2019 at 8:42 pm

    What a big list to follow!
    I enjoy reading blog of runners like yours. In my country, people don’t love running much!

    • amanda says

      February 22, 2019 at 2:14 pm

      ohh you get to be a leader in the movement :)

  61. Luke says

    February 24, 2019 at 8:00 pm

    For people who love to run long distances and travel I’ve started http://www.ultrarunningdestinations.com. I’m sharing my experiences about the runs I’ve done traveling across the US and Europe.

  62. Travel Diary says

    March 5, 2019 at 12:51 am

    It’s really nice to see a huge list of blogs.
    I love to read about different activities. I’m a travel blogger and often visit different beautiful and historical places with my team. so it’s helpful for me as well as my team.

  63. JANINE SULLIVAN says

    March 12, 2019 at 7:21 pm

    Great list of running blogs! I’m new to the running blog. Look forward to reading these 😊

  64. david says

    March 26, 2019 at 10:10 pm

    Hey Amanda

    Thank you for adding my blog to the list

  65. saud sajid says

    April 5, 2019 at 12:31 am

    Nice post. Thanks for sharing.

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SHARE THE ONE that resonates most with you. 🏃‍♀️🏃🏾🏃🏽‍♂️
 
It’s true, I’ll never stop talking about the warm up 😂. But right now the idea that running is HOPEFUL really strikes a chord.💜
 
We show up mile after mile always looking to what’s ahead and what’s possible.
 
Which one hits home for you?
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#runningmotivation #runninginspiration #medalmonday #fitnessmemes #runningmemes #runningquotes #runnerslife #runnerlife
AVOID HITTING THE WALL (save this and review befor AVOID HITTING THE WALL (save this and review before races) -AKA  Bonking. UK friends giggle at that, but it’s a term just like fartlek.
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It’s that painful moment when your mind tells your legs to stop and it feels like there’s nothing you can do to turn the tides. It leaves emotional scars!🥵
 
WHAT TO DO!
1️⃣Train differently - seems obvious, but consistent training that follows a plan which progressively and smartly builds your miles and strength and speed...ya it works.
 
2️⃣Fuel, fuel, fuel - force yourself to eat before races and long runs even if not hungry.
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Starting fueling sooner than you think you need to and keep doing it. During races your body is running on more carbs and needs that steady flow of energy. 
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🧠 Your brain functions on CARBS, stop depriving it or it will tell you to stop running. If food while running is an issue for you, checkout something like @genucan.
 
3️⃣Pacing - Stop going out too fast because you’re excited, it absolutely catches up to you. Ideal is even pacing start to finish.
 
4️⃣Pay attention to your brain. @fitzgerald.matt in How Bad Do You Want it does a great job of showing how the brain can limit performance if you don’t know what’s happening up there.
 
5️⃣Recover better - Stop over training and give your body tools to help it destress from all the work...the best one is SLEEP. I also love @resiliencecbd to help with nerves prior to a race and quality sleep during training.
 
❓❓Helpful?? Have more race day questions?? Or an epic story of hitting the wall?? I wanna know.❓❓
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Thanks to @moxie82co for capturing this weird moment, it worked great for this post.
HIT THOSE HIPS!!! I’ve given you a couple hip mo HIT THOSE HIPS!!! I’ve given you a couple hip mobility workouts, now we add strength!
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🥳For the next 30 days in the Virtual Run Club we’ll be going hard on all the pre-hab work for hips, glutes and abs. Because running isn’t just about the miles.
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That’s one of the reasons I’ve been consistently doing @insidetracker bloodwork since 2015.
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It’s helped me identify low Vitamin D causing fatigue or catch my wayyy high cortisol to embrace easy runs as key part of the process.
📌 (Save this post because the last screen has a 25% off discount code and you can get free access to the 30 Day March Challenge.)
👉LINK IN BIO FOR BOTH
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3 CORE MOVES
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You can use these as a progression or do all three, they’ll target the hips, glutes and core in different ways with each variation.
 
Aim for 15 reps prior to a run or do multiple rounds as part of a workout!
 
1️⃣Side Plank Kneeling Hip Raise - Really focus on your core engaging to raise up and keeping your elbow under your shoulder.
 
2️⃣Side Plank Kneeling Leg Raise - Again core should be tight to keep hips lifted, not sagging towards the ground. Then focus on your hip and glute to raise the top leg.
 
3️⃣Straight Leg Side Plank Leg Raise - Engage the core to keep hips high and press the bottom foot in to the ground to really engage your glutes. Slow and steady to remain stable while raising and lowering top leg.
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Talk to me!!!
Who’s in for 10 min a day in March?
Who’s gotten blood work to improve their health?
Who’s excited it’s almost spring?
👉👉Me to all 3! And more info in stories!
 
 
 
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RUN DAYS ARE THE BEST DAYS😊 I had training tips RUN DAYS ARE THE BEST DAYS😊 I had training tips planned to share today, but really just wanted to say I hope you get in some miles today and they make you smile.
 
Let go of the pace.
Let go of the distance.
Let go of HR for a day.
Just run.
We GET to.
 
Where in the world are you running today?
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I’ll be embracing one warm day before snow here in Boulder, CO.
EMOJI POLL: Round or no? ⏰ give me whole numbers EMOJI POLL: Round or no?
⏰ give me whole numbers
👍wherever I stop, it stops
🙃I don’t use no stinking watch
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THAT’S A LIE 😂. I can’t do it. I need the round number and when I get that close to a whole number...I need it!
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