Hey non runners! This post is for you. Do you wish that could be one of those people effortlessly gliding down the streets or across the trails? Do you want to cross a 5K finish line, or hell let's dream big, maybe earn a 100 mile buckle? But the idea of running to the mailbox currently has you intimidated? Don't worry, Coach Heather is here to not only help you with the basics, but Continue reading →
5 Non-Running Mistakes That May Be Sabotaging Your Running
When it comes to training for a race, runners are often hyper focused on mileage and paces, specifically, making sure they cover the distances at the speed they are supposed to based on a given training plan. For many, hitting those numbers can feel like the ultimate deal breaker for performance. However, there are a number of other, non-running habits that have nothing to do with running at all Continue reading →
Miles and Menstrual Cycles: How Your Period Affects Your Running
As a female runner, there are a few circumstances and considerations we have to take that our male counterparts do not. Like, finding a sports bra that actually works. Running while pregnant, post-partum, or breastfeeding. Or the topic of todays post: how your period affects your running and training. This is the point in this post where many would "warn" their male readers to tune back in Continue reading →
Trail Running in the Fall: What You Need to Know
Crisp air. Brightly colored, falling leaves. Pumpkin spice Clif Bars (it's a real thing!) Trail running in the fall is a welcomed reprieve from the hot, humid, summer months, and a last chance effort to get in miles before the frigid winter arrives. If you live in a similar climate to ours here in Myrtle Beach, you may be think a post about trail running in the fall seems a little Continue reading →
I DNF’d My Race: Now What?
You've spent months preparing for a race. You've sacrificed so much, including time with your family, plans with friends, sleep, sweat, and likely a little bit of blood and tears. You planned for everything. You trained your heart out. You dreamt of what it would be like to finish that race...except when the day finally came, you didn't finish. Instead, you are left whispering three of the Continue reading →
The Runner’s High: What Is It, and How Can I Get One?
"So, when does the runner's high actually kick in?" my friend asked between labored breaths, equal parts hopeful and exasperated. It was an early Saturday morning, but the heat and humidity had already reached brutal levels. My friend was training for her first 5K, and I could tell by her tone and the pained look on her face that she still wasn't fully convinced that running was something any Continue reading →
“Do I Really Need Trail Running Shoes?”
A common question I hear from newer runners, or at least new-to-trail runners, is whether or not they can use their road shoe on the trails, or "do I really need trail running shoes?". Runners seem to come from two different mindsets: the "sweet, an excuse to buy new gear" camp, or the "ugggh why is this 'inexpensive sport' costing me SO MUCH MONEY?" team. In this post, we're going to break Continue reading →
8 Ways to Save Money on Running Shoes
Whoever said running is a simple, inexpensive sport is clearly not an actual runner. Tech clothing, GPS watches, race entries, and the most expensive and most important piece of equipment, running shoes, will drain your bank account faster than a sub 4 minute mile. Since the average runner needs to replace those $120+ shoes at least every 4-6 months, we're always looking for ways to save money Continue reading →
8 Core Strengthening Exercises for Trail Runners (No Equipment Necessary)
In the running world, I often joke that strength training is akin to flossing your teeth: everyone knows that you need to do it, but not everyone takes the time out of their day to actually do it. Instead, you put it off time and time again, convincing yourself that brushing (running) is enough. Until one day your dentist says "Have you been regularly flossing?" and you sheepishly nod your head Continue reading →
Running in Compression Socks: Do They Work, and Do You Really Need Them?
For all intents and purposes, running is a very simple sport. In theory, you need nothing more than the power of your own two feet to go for a run. For those athletes who take their running beyond than the occasional weekend jog, the sport actually gets a bit more complicated. Carefully measured splits on GPS watches, scientifically engineered sports drinks and gels, athlete specific Continue reading →
When Your Loved Ones Don’t Support Your Running
If you were to enter a room full of runners and ask who has had their life changed by running, I guarantee you 80% or more of those people will raise their hands. For a lot of runners, this sport is so much more than simply a means of fitness. It is a huge part of our identities, and for many of us, running quite literally saved our lives. When you stumble upon something so profound and life Continue reading →
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