Two Sunday’s ago my partner Abby and I road-tripped down to Southern California for the Orange County Marathon, so I could run my first ever road marathon. Leading up to the race I felt a mixture of emotions. I felt excited to finally run a road marathon, but also a little worrisome because it was […]
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The Principle of Accumulation in Running
Articles Blogs Educated Running Coaches Press Releases Recent PostsRunning is a sport of accumulation. The act, putting one foot in front of the other repeatedly, is an accumulation of steps that takes you from one place to another. After any given run, therefore, you’re a little different than when you started. Individual workouts, while perhaps memorable, are more significant within the context of […]
Purposeful Practice: How to Improve Your Running
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Why is it that some people continue to improve through training, while others stay at the same level? The way in which you approach your training has a massive impact on your outcomes. By adopting an approach of Purposeful Practice, you can improve your running. We have all heard the saying “Practice makes perfect.” Unfortunately, it is […]
Turn Your Resolution Into A Smart Goal
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Every year thousands of people make New Year’s resolutions to “get faster,” “become healthier” or “lose some pounds”. By now, many of these people have lost momentum and many more will be struggling to know if they have made any progress. Often, this struggle stems from the fact that these people started out with an […]
Honesty Is The Best Training Policy
Blogs Educated Running Coaches Recent PostsAs a competitor and fan of running I’ve learned from my own experiences and from watching other athletes about how to be honest about my training. There are many aspects of training that benefit from an honest evaluation. In this post I expand on two components in particular: (1) your purpose for training, and (2) […]
Key Tips for a Great Chicago Marathon
Articles Blogs Recent PostsThe Chicago Marathon appeals to runners for many reasons. It offers a fast and flat course for those looking to run a Personal Record. It’s one of the World Marathon Majors for those who want to run all six races. Chicago is a big city marathon with huge cheering crowds for those who seek positive […]
Running With It: How Educated Running Came to Be
Articles Blogs Educated Running Coaches Press Releases Recent PostsThree years ago I was riding on the F train to Prospect Park with my new friend Jose Miranda. We were on our way to run a 10 mile relay together. On the subway Jose explained that he was not done improving as a runner. He then proceeded to asked me if I wanted to […]
Coach Bell Recaps Race at World Championships
Blogs Educated Running Coaches Recent PostsCoach Rolanda Bell competed at the 2015 IAAF World Championships in Beijing. She represented Panama in the 3000 meter steeplechase. Coach Jose Miranda interviewed her below for insight on her training, race-day performance, hopes for the future, and advice for other runners. JM: Let’s start at the beginning, what lead you to become a steeplechase […]
Run-cation 2015 - Transrockies Run 6
Blogs Recent PostsCoach Stuart Munro details his epic journey over rocky mountains in Colorado - 120 miles and 20,000 ft of elevation gain over 6 days. “Stick with the Plan” At the start of 2015, I decided that I wanted more time on trails and in nature. Soon after, I attended an info session for Transrockies at […]
The Not-So-Obvious Benefits of Sweat
Articles Blogs Recent PostsYou might work up a sweat at various times: a long run, sunny summer afternoon, or an important job interview, to name a few. Whether it’s refreshing or unplanned, sweating leads to a number of incredible health benefits, some of which may be surprising. Glance around any fitness class, and you’ll see all kinds of […]