INTRODUCTION As a seasoned runner and running coach, I have had the pleasure of witnessing the transformative impact of audio-guided workouts on both my own performance and the running journeys of countless individuals. In this blog post, I will help you understand the numerous benefits you can achieve by incorporating audio-guided workouts into your training […]
Using the Running Speed Formula as a Training Tool In Part 1 of this two-part blog post, I said that understanding the relationship between specific variables and changing these variables in favorable ways can help runners run faster and meet their race day goals. Let’s see how we can use the running speed formula and the […]
Cadence as a Training Tool The first thing many runners do when they sign up for a race where they want to set a PR (personal record) or get on the podium in their age group is to find a training plan to follow. There’s nothing wrong with downloading a free training plan off the […]
Looking for Motivation I follow a lot of runners on social media, and I read a lot of posts online. It seems that a lot of people nowadays are looking for motivation to run. As a result, I thought I would share my favorite inspirational running quotes with you. “The miracle isn’t that I finished. […]
Perfect Running Playlists | The Search is Over I just unveiled my latest offering at Off to a Running Start. If you like to run to the beat but don’t have time to find the right songs (especially songs at the right tempo), look no further. You’re going to love this!
A Story of Survival and Hope Sometime last year, I decided to train for a marathon. I had never trained for or run in an official 26.2-mile race, although I’ve done a few races that were longer. But marathon running is very different from ultra-running. During ultras, you’re allowed to stop at aid stations, eat […]
Are you looking to run faster? Here are two essential things all runners must know. Taking the Guesswork Out of Running Faster Traditional running pace calculators let you input two of three variables and will calculate the third for you. For example, if you input your distance and time, it will tell you your pace. […]
In this post, you will learn about the research that supports running with music. This is Part 2 of my series on Running with Music. Read Part 1, Is Listening to Music While Running OK? The Psychological Effects of Music Dr. Costas Karageorghis, deputy head of research of the School of Sport and Education at […]
How Many Runners Listen to Music While Running? Do you listen to music while you run? According to a survey conducted by Runner’s World in 2016, 61% of runners said that they listen to something while they run and 82% of these runners cited music as their number one choice (over audiobooks, podcasts, and the […]