For new runners, the thought of running a marathon can seem as daunting as climbing Mount Everest. ​This is completely normal! ​Ask any marathoner about how they felt when they … Read more
Thinking of getting into long distance running but don’t know where to start? It might seem like a great idea to just go out and hit the pavement, but without … Read more
Most beginner runners that I speak to are dumbfounded when I tell them that there is such a thing as proper running technique. I was the same way. I mean, it’s just … Read more
If your a new runner, one of the most important areas you don’t want to neglect is the warm up drills before you run. It may be hard to believe but, dynamic … Read more
When it comes running, most people quit because they don’t see the results quick enough or they don’t want to put it the time it takes to run long distances. ​However, there … Read more
If you’ve committed to running those 13.1 miles that are a half marathon, then you’ve probably got quite a few questions – especially if you’re a beginner. One of the … Read more
We all have a general idea of women’s running history. We know that women were largely banned from the Olympics and organized races until the 1960s. We know about Kathrine … Read more
It’s on our training schedules every week. That dratted training day that most of us secretly ignore. While we’d never dream of missing a long run or a speed workout … Read more
This article was written for RunnersGoal.com by Melissa G., a guest author. Shopping for running shoes can be overwhelming. What kind of foot do you have? Are you an over- or … Read more
A rotating corps of Girls on the Run volunteers drop in on an end-of-the-season social. The more practical goal of this gathering is to collect the coaches’ training boxes, the … Read more
This article was written for RunnersGoal.com by Lindsey Appleford, a guest author. Lindsey is a freelance writer, longtime runner, and one-time reluctant triathlete. Though she sometimes misses her knee cartilage, Lindsey … Read more
Running is a very accessible way to get fit, lose weight and provide an outlet for your competitive urges and, for a large proportion of runners, the marathon is the … Read more
A couple of weeks ago, I was able to run the Rainier to Ruston relay race as part of a team of six. Being a part of any race is … Read more
Well it is close to June 2014 and I figure that it is time to take inventory of how I am doing on reaching my 2014 running goals to see … Read more
Each year I sit down and try to write out what my goals will be for running . As you can see, its now May, and I’m barely getting these … Read more
A lot of people have started making the transition from traditional marathon running to ultra marathons, soul crushing endurance runs. The most common of this is going to be a … Read more
The year of 2013 has ended, and I’m excited to finally start setting my goals for 2014 and seeing what my old body can do! But before I jump into … Read more
I am a huge fan of setting goals for my personal running endeavors. The thing about goal setting is that while it is not realistic to be 100% successful all … Read more
I have a couple friends who have mentioned that they are a ‘marathon maniac,’ but I have to admit that I did not know what that entailed. I know some … Read more
Well, its now been a couple of months since I updated the blog here with my running adventures. The last time I wrote, I was preparing to run the Turkey … Read more
Minimalist-style running has become popular over the last few years. Thanks to the availability of things like Vibram FiveFingers and Nike Frees (some of the most popular minimalist shoes), and … Read more
Many of us are avid runners who enjoy distance running and may even do fairly well from time to time. Few people ever reach the heights of running by becoming … Read more
Seriously, who can tell me how fast a Turkey could run a 5k? Has this ever best scientifically tested….? Here I am sitting the day before I run the annual … Read more
A marathon is an incredible experience that people train for months to prepare for. After 6 months of work, the day is finally here and you are reaching the finish … Read more
Many people gain the ability to run many, many miles each week in preparation for a marathon. 100 miles or more a week is common in elite runners (but not … Read more