Fat Adaptive Running is an approach to running that uses a runner’s fat stores as the primary energy source during a long-distance run. By training the body to burn fat as its primary source of fuel instead of carbohydrates, runners can significantly increase their endurance and maintain a steady pace over long distances. This requires a diet high in dietary fat, moderate in protein, and low in carbohydrates. The body naturally burns more fat for fuel than carbs, improving endurance and a more consistent energy level over long distances. Fat Adaptive Running Fat adaptive running can be benefic ..read more

Imagine waking up each morning, fueled by the excitement of turning your expertise into a thriving online coaching business. No more commuting, no more boss to answer to—just you, your passion, and a world of eager learners waiting to transform their lives under your guidance. In this digital age, the opportunity to create a flourishing coaching empire has never been more attainable. So, if you’re ready to break free from the traditional 9-to-5, embrace your entrepreneurial spirit, and embark on a journey of empowerment and impact, you’re in the right place. Welcome to the realm of crafting yo ..read more

Running is aerobic and one of the best forms for building cardiovascular fitness when done correctly! It’s essential, to begin with fine-tuning your running technique and your running form before hitting the ground running, literally and figuratively. Running improves memory, mood, and sleep quality as an added benefit of taking up the sport as a hobby! Running is for everyone and it doesn’t need to be a sport taken SO seriously, but rather, something fun and social to improve your health and well-being! Benefits of Running: 8 Reasons to Start Today! *Can boost heart-health *Improve mental he ..read more

Many fantastic reasons exist to partake in the United Airlines NYC Half Marathon. It’s the perfect kick-off to the fall marathon training season; using this race as a fitness assessment to drive your marathon training is a great way to get motivated after the dull winter months here in NYC, with Spring quickly approaching and summer running well underway. Reasons To Run! Running through Brooklyn and Manhattan (my personal two favorite boroughs in NYC) is just an added PLUS, and the skyline view from the Manhattan Bridge is a picture in your head you will have for decades. The pro field is comp ..read more

When beginning a marathon training cycle, devote enough time to build yourself up to tackle the distance, let alone push the pace! First Half Marathon Tips Consider your current fitness level when deciding why you want to train for a half marathon, when the timing is more optimal for you to do so, and how you’re planning to get to your starting line feeling strong, confident, and injury-free! Take your fitness level and carve out the time you need to train! I recommend devoting at least six months to any training plan, especially if you want to be the best you can be at whatever distance you’r ..read more

Did you start your running journey recently? Searching for advice and overwhelmed with the amount of information on the internet? I share my top 20 running tips for beginners to help you learn how to run properly and efficiently for life. You too can run a faster marathon. We’re starting with basic staples for beginner runners & walkers, including essential gear, the need for running shoes, how to prep your mind for your run, how to choose a running route and avoid death, and so much more. (KIDDING!) You’re not going to die. PROMISE! The most important part is the section on staying motiva ..read more

I have identified running flaws in this video and solutions using the specialized strength and technique exercises I’ve been sharing to improve my running! Hopefully, you can understand what the knee drive, the pawback, and the ankle extension look like in action while running, and also pinpoint areas for improvement and ways the specialized strength and technique method can help you improve your running too! When you master these specialized exercises, you develop the flexibility, strength, and muscular feel for the exercise, which allows you to duplicate the movement at the same time that yo ..read more

I do most of my training outdoors. Pretty much all of it. It is refreshing for my brain to escape the day’s chaos with just me, the road, and the road. Since I live in Brooklyn, it’s usually the urban concrete jungle. Throughout my various wintery runs, I’ve experimented with different clothing and gear through the rain and snow, tested using other brands and extra clothing, and found my staples by doing so! It’s hard to see what works well for you, especially when it comes time to layer up but also dress appropriately, so your runs become uncomfortable. I recommend dressing for an outdoo ..read more

To kick off a series of marathon-related posts here’s the first one telling you about some must-knows if you’re preparing for the NYC Marathon. I include everything I wish I had known about the event before the first time I ran it back in 2015. This information is based on my experience running in the NYC Marathon three times and running in it as a coach for one of them! If this is your first or tenth year running the race, I think you’ll get something out of this Q&A below! Q&A – The 2022 TCS New York City Marathon Can you describe the NYC Marathon and how the course feels for you? T ..read more

What’s The Long Run Anyway? The long run is the bread and butter for all marathoners in any marathon training plan. This is because you train your mind and body to handle the distance by doing these runs. Physiologically, you simulate what your legs and body will go through in the marathon during the long run. The experience helps you better prepare and be ready for that the marathon both mentally and physically.  The distance optimal for your long runs varies based on your running experience, history of injuries, and how far you can run without getting injured while also gaining the most ..read more