The importance of including strength training in a running plan is now well-known.

Strength training can help support our running bodies by improving our running economy. This is essentially how much oxygen we use while we run. This is directly related to how difficult the effort will feel. The better the running economy, the more at ease we will feel during our runs.

The other benefit of strength training is enhancing running performance. Improved performance can be seen as faster running speeds or shorter times to complete a run. Score!

However, the burning question that remains is: How am I supposed to fit all of this into my training schedule?

So, you just finished a race, congrats!

Whether it was a 5k or a marathon, you should be proud of your accomplishment.

You may be asking yourself: “Where do I go from here?”. That’s a totally valid question and one that I can relate to.

The best way to have a successful post-run strategy is to be prepared. What you do in the hours and days following the race can have a significant impact on your recovery.

Even though I have been a physiotherapist for the last 10 years as well as a runner, I have made my fair share of mistakes when it comes to training for races. It’s always easier to advise people when you’re on the outside, but it’s not always as easy to implement the advice into your training.

Knowing what I know now, and having experienced training for multiple races firsthand, here are 7 things I would ABSOLUTELY recommend doing when training for a marathon (or half marathon).

You’ve probably heard the recommendation of changing your running shoes after a set distance or a set amount of time.

For example, shoe companies will sometimes recommend changing your running shoes after 500 kilometers or after one year. Not biased at all, right?

The truth is, there are too many factors at play to rely on blanket statements like these to change our running shoes.

I’m here to tell you, a run is a run whether it’s on the treadmill or outside.

Although I do prefer running outdoors, treadmills have their own set of advantages. For example, they can allow us to run when the weather conditions aren’t optimal or when our running environment isn’t safe.

In this article, I’ll give you some great tips for treadmill running so that you can make the most out of your next indoor workout. Let’s dive in!

How many times have you heard the saying “Mind over matter”? It refers to the fact that we can control our physical body with one powerful tool: the mind.

This applies to running as well. I always surprise myself with how far I can go when I actually change my mindset. The more I resist and keep telling myself that “I’m in hell” (not being dramatic at all), the harder the run gets.

However, in my 10+ years of experience as an endurance runner, I have picked up some mental tips and tricks along the way that have helped me go the distance. I will share these tips with you today in this blog post so you can use them on your next run when you feel like you’re struggling.

If you’re a runner who includes strength training in your running training or if you are considering getting on board with strength training, this post is for you.

When we strength train consistently, we should technically be seeing improvements in our capabilities over time. It’s nice to know we’re not putting in the work for nothing, am I right?

So, what are some easy tests we can come back to over and over again to keep checking into our progress?

This is part two of my stress fracture for runners series. In this article you will learn about the treatment plan for stress fractures as well as how to return to running after sustaining this injury.

As a runner, I’m sure you have been told countless times that it’s important to cool down. Maybe you do it, but you’re not sure what to do or why you are doing it. Maybe you skip it altogether.

I’m a firm believer that when we understand why we are doing something, it tends to stick a little better.