Running Posts

If you’re a backpacker/hiker who requires comfort food, it’s probably best to stop reading now. Today I’m going to introduce you to some of my weird Colorado Trail…

In all walks of life, I tend to gravitate towards minimalism. I don’t own many clothes. I’m mindful of new purchases; running shoes are the only minimalist rule…

I’ve been on my Illness To Ultra journey for 5 years now. It took me a long time to get to a point where I could confidently execute…

Are you currently recovering from a half marathon? Or are you planning ahead of time and researching how to recover faster once you cross the finish line? Well,…

Why are there so many types of running shoes on the market? Aren’t we all fundamentally the same? Well, not entirely; everybody is different, which means running shoe…

Strength work is important for running…..You have to stretch and improve mobility…..Range of motion is integral to an efficient running style…. Have you ever had anyone say these…

Are you looking for ways to reduce your injury rate? Maybe you’re doing everything right, but you want to find that last 5% of improvement in pace. Supplements…

Recently I was asked the question “Should I Run Hills Every Day?” to which I immediately answered, “variety is key.” While I stand by that statement, I’d like…

Have you ever felt a stabbing pain in your side about halfway through your run? Or maybe even a few minutes into your run. The good old side…

If you want as much oxygen as possible when you run, should you nose breathe or mouth breathe? You might be surprised to find out which one is…

How many times have you heard, “Your glutes aren’t firing”, or “You have inactive glutes”, or “Use your glutes!”   When you lose strength in your glutes, other muscle…

Why do runners get injured so often?  50% of runners are injured at some point every year. Could it be the food we eat? Maybe. Could it be…

Recovering from a heavy training session or loading up on the calories to reduce any deficit is hard! Many runners reach for protein shakes which is not often…

Do you remember the last time you got home from a big run…. and stuffed your face full of food? What food was it? A healthy lentil stew,…

Deciding how you are going to refuel your body after a run is a difficult decision. To make the right choice, we first have to understand how we…

Let’s say you’re going to run today. Maybe the race you’re running starts at 9 am. The biggest question is, “What do I eat for breakfast?”. Well, you…

How many sports gels do you throwback during a race? One, two, ten? Let me ask you, have you ever thought about what sports gels might be doing…

Hydration is a funny subject in the running world. It sounds so simple, but many get it so wrong. Truth be told, it’s much more complicated than we…

What if I told you there’s a secret running recovery food that so many overlook? Yes, it’s legal and no it’s not an avocado (although that is a…

Eating while running? That’s crazy, right? Well, not really. That’s why I want to talk about what to eat when you run. As you build up your running…

Running Nutrition ExplainedFueling is as important as training. Eat right, recover better, run faster. What to Eat Before you RunMaking the wrong nutrition decisions before your run can…

Yes, running is great for your physique, for weight loss and for toning up those leg muscles. But running also has so many other benefits! What if I…

Heart Rate Variability (HRV) is an interesting tool that can be used to determine how well-rested you are, or if you’re getting ill. Recently I wanted to explore…

Not too long ago my wife and I had the opportunity to spend some time Bellingham, WA and check out some of the Bellingham trail running scene. The…

Gain the knowledge & start healing your gut so you can feel like YOU again.  Have you ever suffered from Poor digestionBloatingGasFood intolerancesSlow recoveriesBrain Fog You need to…

When and how much should you train? Those question are difficult to answer for every individual. Knowing how to balance overtraining with intense training that produce gains is…

Do you know how to breathe properly? It sounds like a silly question, doesn’t it? But there’s a mounting consensus that in today’s day and age, we may…

What gear do we actually need when we run? When you ask this question, newbies AND well-seasoned runners get hung up. But what is essential running gear? I want…

Running shoes can be a tricky thing to get right. Many people ask me “How to Choose a Running Shoe”, but the questions is not easy to answer…

We all probably know the saying “slow and steady wins the race.” This mantra runs throughout most training plans, including running ones. Gradually building your athletic capabilities by pushing…

As explained in the About Me page, I often find I push myself far too much in my training runs, resulting in overtraining. Every training run turns into some…