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When we train for a race, we're bound to learn lessons about ourselves along the way ...⁠ ⁠ 📈 How much mileage we can handle ⁠ 🏋🏼 When to increase or decrease cross-training and weight-lifting⁠ 😴 How many rest days are needed to recover ⁠ ... and so much more!  ⁠ ⁠ If we listen to our body, those lessons will help us become better runners! ⁠ ⁠ 11 UESCA-certified running coaches shared a training change they made that resulted in better running performance. (Yes, even running coaches are learning how to improve!)  ⁠ ⁠ Check out their advice in the article link in the comments! ⁠ #runninglifestyle #runners #runningtips #runningadvice #runcoach

Runner Cindy Chin Smith started doodling on her iPad during the pandemic. She turned her motivational messages and illustrations into stickers and greeting cards for runners. And guess what? Runners loved them! She's since gone full-time with her company, Pen & Paces, creating meaningful products that celebrate runners' achievements. Her product line includes a name bib kit, a travel shoe bag, and illustrated race portraits. Learn more about Pen & Paces and Cindy's running journey in the Q&A! (A link to the article is in the comments.) #runners #femalefounders #running #femalerunners #runninglifestyle

After being assaulted while running — twice — Dena Lewis channeled her anger into developing an app to help runners stay safe, especially when traveling. running mate is the "Uber for runners," providing a platform where runners can find a mate to run with on-demand. All users undergo a background check and fill out an extensive profile, and runs are tracked in the app to ensure safety. It's one piece of the puzzle in creating a safer environment for women runners. Read more about Dena's story, the inspiration behind Running Mate, and her safety tips for women runners in the Q&A. Link in the comments. #runners #runninglifestyle #runningapps #techstartups #runningsafety

Maintaining the motivation to run and train can become more difficult during the holiday season. Here are a few tips to help: 1. Sign up for a January or February race. 2. Join a winter training group for accountability. 3. Set a mileage goal for November and December. Read more on these and other tips in the article! Link in the comments. #running #runningmotivation #motivationmonday #runninglifestyle

Not sure what to eat race morning? Check out the advice from 8 UESCA-certified running coaches in the latest Coaching Tips article! A few highlights: "What works for others may not work for you, so it’s crucial to practice your race-day breakfast during training." - Coach Faris "Eat at a time when digestion won’t interfere with racing. For some, that could be many hours before." - Coach Gordon Collins "Depending on what time your race starts, preparing some top-up snacks high in carbohydrates to munch on between breakfast and the race start could be critical." - Coach Elizabeth Halleran Find the article link in the comments. #running #runningtips #marathon #halfmarathon #runninglifestyle

Do you push your limits to find out what you can achieve? ⛰️⁠ ⁠ I recently had the opportunity to chat with Jeff Waldmuller about his journey as a para-pro endurance athlete. During our conversation, he told me: ⁠ ⁠ “I tend to go for the biggest, and perhaps that’s the way I’ve always been. But it was especially after I lost my leg that I really had to see, ‘what can I do?’ I still don’t know what I can do. I’m still trying to find, at what point does my body stop and go no further?”⁠ ⁠ We also talked about: ⁠ ⁠ 🦿 His career as an R&D prosthetist ⁠ 🏅 His experience working at the Summer Paralympics in Paris⁠ 🫶🏼 How endurance events are becoming more inclusive⁠ ⁠ It was an inspiring conversation from start to finish! ⁠ ⁠ ➡️ Find a link to the full Q&A in the comments. ⁠ ⁠ (Photo by Matt Johnson / @matoutdor)⁠ ⁠ #runners #inspiringrunners #runninglifestyle #saltlakecity #runningmotivation

What does the Running Lifestyle email newsletter offer that you won't find on the brand's social media channels or even running-lifestyle.com? 1. A "letter from the editor" with behind-the-scenes insights, plus personal running endeavors, thoughts, and reflections. 2. Takeaways from recently published articles so you don't even need to click "read more" to get value (unless you want to, which I hope you do!). Miss September's issue? Find the link in the comments. Check it out and be sure to subscribe! ↓ #runninglifestyle #running #runners #runningtips #runningmedia

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If you're training for a marathon (or thinking about training for one), this is a must-read! United Endurance Sports Coaching Academy coaches contributed valuable advice to this article, from how long your longest run should be to race-day fueling tips. (Link in the comments.) #runners #marathonrunner #runningadvice #runninglifestyle

Running on the track team in high school gave Maria Solis Belizaire an outlet to clear her mind and regain a sense of control during an otherwise challenging time. Years later, she launched Latinos Run and Latinas Run to provide fellow Latino and Latina runners a place to connect and thrive. Today, more than 50 chapters meet across the nation for weekly runs and community events. Read more about how running served as a needed focal point for Maria and how she later used that momentum to serve others. [Link in the comments] #runninglifestyle #inspiringrunners #runclubs #runners