Top Running Tips of 2016: Training Ideas You Loved

N=1 is the scientific way of saying we’re all an experiment of one. Just because the Hanson method worked for your best friend and running in the dark saves your bosses sanity doesn’t mean they’re required for you.

These must read running articles answers lots of training questions and serve up extra motivation as we head in to a new year of goals, dreams and running because we can. As always, hit me up if you have questions about anything you haven’t yet seen on RTTF!

Loosen Your Hips

Whether your tired of having a little lower belly or just tightness in your hips, these are the moves you need to do. Stretching whether through a consistent yoga practice or simply these few stretches will loosen your hip flexors to help resolve misaligned pelvis or rotational pelvis issues (i.e. when you find one leg is longer than the other).  Sitting causes the hip flexors to remain flexed and active all day long, which results in overuse and then stiffness.Read more>>

Before Your First Half

Ever look back and think, “ahh if only I’d known”? Sometimes I’m glad I don’t know what I’m getting in to when it comes to running…

On the other hand, over the years I’ve learned a few things that would have saved me a lot of angst, injuries and time. Since many of you have been sending in questions about how to have your best race, I thought they might be helpful!Read more >>

Getting Hippy

Learn from my mistakes and get those hips strong with PRE-HAB before you ever need RE-HAB. Every runner with knee, hip or IT Band issues receives news from the Physical Therapist that they need to strengthen their hips. Learn how to see if your hips are balanced and strong, then what moves to use to get them on track. Read more>>

Race sign Ideas

Nothing about being a race spectator is easy. The credit usually goes to those on the course, but a lot has to be said for the friends, family and volunteers who get up at dark o’ thirty to stand around for hours. For those excellent spectators here are sign ideas from funny to motivational to match your spot on the course.Read more >>

Break 2 Hours

After pacing my friend Amy in the 13.1 Chicago and hearing from so many more of you that SUB 2 is your big half marathon goal, I thought through things I noticed while running with her and advice I’ve given to those that I coach. These 14 lessons will get you well on your way to that big goal. Read more >>

Treadmill Survival Tactics

There are actually some serious benefits to doing some of your runs on the treadmill, including giving your knees a break and switching things up! I’ve detailed them all here with some other insane mill runners: Benefits of treadmill running.

What’s more important getting in your training run or a little mental discomfort? Mental discomfort that could serve you come race day! Today I’m giving you tons of ideas to survive a treadmill run (or in my case, enjoy it).Read more>>

Protein Powered Breakfast

Endurance athletes (or anyone who frequently exercises) have higher protein needs and while I always thought I was doing a pretty good job, I never really tracked it {read more about protein timing, etc}. I knew I was eating plenty of veggies and not over doing it on calories, so what more was there really to consider.

97 meals ideas for every type of diet!Read more >>

I’m not sure anything makes me happier than to see someone sharing an article because they got something useful from it! I’ve been at this a long time and it’s not always easy to tell when articles are truly helpful because we zip through and rarely comment anymore. SO thanks to all who have shared, commented and read this year!!

Ready to take your training up a notch in 2017? Must read running tips Click To Tweet

Because I have to call out a few of my favorites, even if they didn’t hit the big time…

• Discomfort vs Pain: The Runners Dilemma
• You’re Never Too Slow
• How Your Cycle Effects Training
• Tips for Running Happily with a Spouse
• Grit: What I do when feeling unmotivated

What would you like to learn about in 2017?

Will your training change next year?

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