
MFR 140: My Thoughts on the 'Brittany' Movie, Running Goals, and Your First Marathon
Recently, Hubby and I actually went to a theater, which we hadn't done in over a year, to see the movie, Brittany Runs a Marathon. In this episode I discuss that film, and, knowing that it will inspir...
23 Okt 201910min

MFR 139: The Mental Side of Running
Even before you were a runner, you had probably heard the oft repeated line, "Running is 90% mental." I don't think I've ever heard any long-time runner argue against this, because you realize pretty ...
9 Okt 201915min

MFR 138: Base Miles
How is your running base coming along? This is one of the most critical considerations for any runner's success, but in my experience, the great majority of recreational runners ignore it. With this e...
19 Sep 201924min

MFR 137: Boston
Boston. That word inspires emotion in every runner, as it does with me. I've always been a word person, which is just part of the reason I was an English teacher for 15 years. I think about words. Tho...
13 Jun 201935min

MFR 136: Three Reasons to do a Plank Every Day
If you just do one exercise for your core, this should be it. Planks have many benefits for runners. In this episode, I explain the various ways of modifying the standard plank for even more benefit.Â...
26 Mai 201920min

MFR 135: How to Crush Your Goal Race With Microcycles
I know very few runners not focused on getting better, improving their running performance, scoring PR's, but sometimes there are ways to improve, even quite basic ways, that never become common knowl...
28 Apr 201913min

MFR 134: How to Optimize Performance with Periodization
Most runners run because they know it keeps them fit and because it's a great hobby. For some, it's mainly the camaraderie. Others are attracted by the endorphin rush, but virtually all runners also w...
3 Apr 201915min

MFR 133: From Brutal to Boston
The topic of Episode #132 was dreadful runs. This is a followup that, I hope, will always help you put those runs in perspective. But more than that, it shows you what can happen later in your running...
11 Mar 201924min



















