Learn Pace and Race Fast
Learn pace to reduce injuries, improve progress, and race fast. True or False: During a race the faster, the better. So, the best way to get fast is to run fast, right? You are super smart if you said “true”! But, runners want to push the limits ever freaking run. Jess is…
Running With an Eating Disorder
A Runner, Tastykakes, and Hitting Reset. My Eating Disorder Story My struggle stems from my background as a lifelong athlete. My self-worth correlates to my athletic performance. In high school, I found my passion as a runner. Running is a sport where weight correlates to performance. Not for everyone, but for me 100% the case,…
Why You Need Running Coach
A Running Coach is the Missing Piece of Your Performance Puzzle Here is a secret: Making a training plan is easy. Every running coach will tell you. “it’s science.” Performance running is not new. Best practices exist, and you can read a myriad of resources. Daniels, Handson, Galloway, any Runner’s World mag are…
How To Pick Your Race and Get Results
Pick Your Race to Make This Your Best Season It’s to buck up, pick your race, and register. There is an event on the horizon that is calling your name.It’s time to answer the call! But first, learn what you want and why you want it. Choosing a race is a big commitment. Your race will…
Four Ways to Run Your Best “Broad Street”
The Broad Street Run is the best day in Philadelphia. Well, after Super Bowl Sunday, Super Bowl Parade Day, and Mummers day! But, it’s a pretty damn good day. The runners of the city finish the race with pride and celebrate at FDR Park. Your friends and family finish the run and everyone is in good…
Stop Wasting Your Core Strength
Learn How to Use Your Core Strength With Proper Form. Do you know core strength important? I’m sure you do, but what makes a strong core? Is it your current ab circuit? What about your max plank hold? How many crunches do a week? It’s not a secret that core strength is…
Train Hills, Run Smart, and PR
Embrace Hills to Maximize Your Potential Why do you hate running hills? Becuase it’s uncomfortable? Because it’s hard to breathe? Becuase they slow you down? Because they suck? I mean, why would you like hills? Even if you are THAT runner, who claims to love hills; I know you just hate them less than…
Improve Your Running Form with your Hamstrings.
One Move to Better Running Form and Fewer Injuries Let me ask you: What does good running form look like? Do you want big long strides to cover mass distance or will a short stride get you to the finish line? It seems obvious, right? Long strides > Short Stride Most runners would agree. HOWEVER,…
How to Not Hate Stretching
Use Mobility and Stretching to Stay Healthy and Fast. “I know I should be stretching, but I just don’t have time.” “I am going to better about foam rolling this year.” “My lower back is so tight; I can barely get out of bed in the morning.” As a runner, can you relate to these…
How to Run Faster with Limited Time
Run a Faster PR on Your Current Schedule “So, how do I run faster?” I was asked at a local 5k. “I want to hit my 5k PR in the next six months, and I also want to do a tri, but my busy season at works is coming up.” Does this sound familiar? Most…
