Start where you are. Do what you can.

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It isn’t a journey if you never start.

Let’s get STARTED!!!

This is the part of the journey where things get serious. In November of last year (2022) I ran the Outer Banks Marathon in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina in what I hope will be a Boston Qualifying time. The application window for entry into Boston 2024 is closed! And guess what? I’M IN!!!

WooHooHoo, it’s time to get serious about my training. Let’s do this.

Become a Better Runner in 30 Days – Day 15: Eating

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Can better nutrition improve your running? I think we can all guess what the answer is, but here’s what I found…

  • 7 Foods to include in your everyday diet
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  • 7 Foods to avoid in general
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  • My take aways and To Dos
    • No brainer coming… You can better support your running by eating healthy!
    • No two people are exactly alike and therefore your eating plan “specifics” will differ from others
    • Even so, there are some general tips to follow that will likely health almost everyone – disclaimer repeat… of course it’s always a good idea to consult with your doctor before making any major changes to your diet

See you tomorrow on Day 16 when I look into how to fuel for workouts and runs

Become a Better Runner in 30 Days – Day 14: Injuries

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Best practices for injury prevention. Here’s what I found…

  • 5 ways to reduce your chance of injury while running
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  • You’re injured, now what?
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  • My take aways and To Dos
    • You can increase your odds of running injury-free
    • There are smart and not smart ways to deal with an injury
    • My injury track record and what I plan to do to improve

See you tomorrow on Day 15 when I will dive into EVERY DAY NUTRITION

Become a Better Runner in 30 Days – Day 13: Consistency

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Consistency in running and why it’s important. Here’s what I found…

  • When do you cross over into “consistent running”
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  • The benefits of being consistent with your running
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  • My take aways and To Dos
    • There are definite benefits to running consistently
    • You can overdo consistency
    • This is what I plan to do

See you tomorrow on Day 14 when I will dive into INJURIES

Become a Better Runner in 30 Days – Day 12: Quitting

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Quitting isn’t always a bad thing. Here’s what I found about knowing when to quit…

  • Listening to your body
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  • Getting past the mental barriers of quitting
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  • My take aways and To Dos
    • There are definite benefits to prioritizing recovery
    • It is not a one-size fits all answer
    • This is what I plan to do

See you tomorrow on Day 13 when I will dive into the importance of CONSISTENCY in running.

Become a Better Runner in 30 Days – Day 11: Sleep

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Sleep and it’s impact on running. Here’s what I found…

  • How is sleep different from Rest & Recovery?
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  • Benefits of a good sleep habit
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  • My take aways and To Dos
    • There are definite benefits to getting into a consistent sleep pattern
    • It is not a one-size fits all answer
    • This is what I plan to do

Come back tomorrow (Day 12) – I’ll be covering knowing when to quit. Definitely a hot button topic for me!

Become a Better Runner in 30 Days – Day 10: Recovery

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How big a role does recovery play in improving my running? Here’s what I found…

  • Benefits of building in a recovery plan
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  • Different components of recovery and when and if to incorporate each one
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  • My take aways and To Dos
    • There are definite benefits to prioritizing recovery
    • It is not a one-size fits all answer
    • This is what I plan to do

See you tomorrow on Day 11 when I will dive into SLEEP. Is it different from recovery and how important is it really?

Become a Better Runner in 30 Days – Day 9: Go Fast

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If you want to be a FAST runner how often do you have to run FAST? Here’s what I found…

  • How FAST depends on your end goals
  • Benefits of running fast
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  • Drawbacks to running too fast too often
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  • My take aways and To Dos
    • There are definite benefits to running FAST in a strategic way
    • If you want to run fast you should also plan to run slow sometimes
    • This is what I plan to do

See you tomorrow on Day 10 when I learn about RECOVERY. How much and how often is right?

Become a Better Runner in 30 Days – Day 8: Slow Down

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Can slowing down REALLY help me run faster? Here’s what I found…

  • What’s SLOW and what’s FAST?
  • Benefits of running slow
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  • Drawbacks to running slow
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    • Two
    • Three
  • My take aways and To Dos
    • There are definite benefits to running slow
    • If you want to run fast you still have to run fast
    • This is what I plan to do

See you tomorrow on Day 9 when I will dive into Running FAST. How much is just enough?

Become a Better Runner in 30 Days – Day 7: Form

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How much does form affect my running? Here’s what I found…

  • Good Technique
    • How it benefits your running
    • What makes good running form
    • How to tell if you have good technique
  • Bad Technique
    • How it affects your running
    • What are some examples of bad technique
    • How to tell if you have bad technique
  • How to have your running form assessed
    • Self-assessment
    • Video analysis
    • Private coach assessments
  • My take aways and To Dos
    • There are definite benefits to adjusting your running form
    • Don’t fix what isn’t broken
    • Find something that fits your budget
    • This is what I plan to do

See you tomorrow on Day 8 when I will dive into Running SLOW. Is it under rated or over rated?