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The Best Foods to Eat Before a Marathon, or Other Race Distance (with Video)

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Running a marathon or other distance event involves lots of training in order to prepare yourself physically for what it takes to finish the race.

One question that I get asked quite often is what the best foods to eat before a marathon are.

In this video, I’ll be explaining why there is no “best food” and what you need to do to make sure you have the right breakfast on the morning of your next race.

What is Your Typical Race Day Breakfast?

Choosing the Right Running Coach for You and Your Goals (with Video)

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For many runners, especially us “regular runners”, the thought of working with a running coach may seem like a luxury.

While it’s true that hiring a coach is not a requirement, there are many benefits for working with a running coach no matter how much experience you (do or don’t) have, and regardless of how fast you run.

But how do you go about choosing the right running coach for you?

Too often, the decision is made based on price and/or name recognition. I would argue that those factors should be considered, but they shouldn’t be the primary reason that one coach is hired over another.

When it comes to choosing the right running coach for you, the most important thing to consider is how you and the potential coach get along. Because the better you get along, the better your chances are of success.

No matter how famous the coach may be.

Have You Ever Thought About/Have Experience Working With a Running Coach? What are the Most Important Things About a Coach You’d Consider Hiring?

Treating Your Plantar Fasciitis For the Last Time (with Video)

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As a running coach and a Certified Athletic Trainer, I have heard a lot of runners talk about a number of different ways of treating your plantar fasciitis.

Some of the most simple methods (massage and stretching) are great, and some just make me shake my head (Strassburg sock and trying to tear it).

After last week’s video aired talking about what your plantar fascia actually is, what it does, and how it ends up with the itis, it only  made sense to give you some insight into how to get rid of the symptoms and get back to running pain free ASAP.

What is Your Tried and True Method That You Use for Treating Your Plantar Fasciitis?

You’ve Heard of Plantar Fasciitis, But What is the Plantar Fascia? (with Video)

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Many runners have dealt with a plantar fascia issue at some point.

While many are familiar with the term plantar fasciitis, and are quick to self-diagnose the ailment as well, very few runners know what the plantar fascia actually is and what it does.

In this video, I’ll discuss what exactly the plantar fascia is, what it does structurally, and why it’s a common injury for runners of all skill and experience levels.

Have You Ever Dealt With a Case of Plantar Fasciitis?