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"Mental Tips for Race Day" on the Training With Tucker Podcast!
LISTEN NOW! I recently joined running coach Tucker Grose on his Training With Tucker podcast to discuss mental strategies, tips, and...


Choosing The Right Training Plan
"What training plan should I choose?" THE ONE THAT YOU WILL FOLLOW! Well that's silly, you might say - I can follow any plan, just...


Free Download: Race Day Plan Worksheet!
There are several parts to developing a good race day plan: the "ephemeral" (your goals, thoughts, and feelings); the logistics (what are yo


Running Smart Race Tangents
True story: in my first marathon, I ran 26.7 miles by mistake. WHY? I didn't get lost... It's because I didn't know about TANGENTS!! ...


Why Dehydration Tanks Your Running Performance (& How to Prevent It!)
When you sweat, your blood plasma volume decreases, which makes your heart work harder, increases your heart rate ("cardiac drift") and...


Runner's Anemia: Know the Signs & Symptoms of Low Iron
PLUS learn ways that you might be sabotaging your efforts to increase your iron with supplements and food! One of the reasons low iron is co


PREVENT CHAFING: Tips & Tricks!
Ugh, chafing while running is the worst! Here's what you can do to prevent chafing while running (or during any activity).
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