Running in the Rain
I don’t know what the weather was like in your neck of the woods this weekend, but it was a dreary, rainy day here yesterday. Of course, I had a ten-mile run planned. How can you turn running in the rain to your advantage? Easy to stay hydrated. I had 10 miles to run and [...]
5 Benefits of Tracking Your Runs
Yesterday I released a free run tracking spreadsheet for anyone to download and use how they see fit. Now, why exactly should you be tracking each and every run you do? Extremely motivating for beginning runners. I remember all too well when I couldn’t run one mile without stopping to walk. Being able to look [...]
What are you accomplishing each run?
I’ve discussed the importance of long runs, tempo runs, etc in a runner’s training program. But what about all the other days of running? One of the inevitable facts of running is that there are going to be many days where you have to force yourself out the door. I find it to be tremendously [...]
Runner’s Willpower
If it was easy, anyone could be a runner. Even when running in training groups or competing in huge races, running is still a solitary sport. There are no accolades, prime-time television broadcasts or million dollar endorsement deals. Your own friends and co-workers probably don’t even care about your new P.R., your precisely planned training [...]
Overtraining – Causes, Symptoms and Prevention
I often talk about motivation and the importance of having a planned training schedule. But what happens when your body needs a break? Sometimes not knowing when to back off and lessen mileage can be an experienced runner’s biggest problem. Wikipedia defines overtraining as “a physical, behavioral and emotional condition that occurs when the volume [...]
You Are a Running Machine (If You Want to Be)
It should come as no surprise that despite all of the months and years of training runners go through, that so much of running still comes down to mental toughness. Here are some tips to treat your body like a running machine. Lack of pride and ego. When you start a race there will be [...]
Cold Weather Running Benefits
Less dehydration and sweat. Running at your normal pace in the middle of winter will leave you significantly less sweaty and drained than running at the same pace during the summer months would. Keep in mind however, that the dry air will suck the moisture out of you all the same despite a lack of [...]
Staying Motivated to Run
We are right in the middle of February, the month of broken resolutions and seasonal depression. If there is a harder month to stick with a training program, I don’t know what it is. Hopefully when you find your motivation lacking these tips will help. Sign up for a race. Nothing will force you to [...]
Three Tips for Taking Step 1
photo by ernomijland The reason I named this site Step1Runner is that, for me at least, the hardest part of any run is the first step out the door. I have literally had my running clothes and shoes on and failed to make it out the door (or on the treadmill). For some reason though, [...]
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