By Marnie Kunz, NASM-certified trainer, USATF- RRCA-certified run coach In partnership with adidas If you’d like to hit the trails but need some footwear, this guide will help you find good hiking shoes for the best possible hiking experience. Whether you’re a new hiker or an avid trail runner, the right hiking shoes are essential to keep your feet dry and comfortable on your adventures. If your shoes don’t fit right or aren’t well-suited for the terrain, you could end up with blisters and a rough hiking experience. The best hiking shoes will fit comfortably and allow your feet room to expand ..read more

By Marnie Kunz, NASM-certified trainer, USATF- RRCA-certified run coach I’m weighing in with my Hoka shoe review for the Mach 6 running shoe, which I have been running in recently. As a running coach and longtime runner, I always followed my cross country coach’s advice and stuck with the shoe brand that worked for me and kept me generally injury-free. For years, I ran in Nike or New Balance shoes. But all the pounding on pavement from my running in NYC for the last 10 years was taking a toll on my feet, and I decided it was time for more cushioning. So I decided to try Hoka, the super cushio ..read more

Photos by Marques Jackson Photography. By Marnie Kunz, NASM-certified trainer, USATF- RRCA-certified run coach This 12 week marathon training plan will take you through three months of training to conquer a marathon. The marathon is the holy grail of distance running, and running 26.2 miles is an unforgettable experience. As a running coach, I’ve run the New York Marathon and coached many runners to run the NYC Marathon, Chicago Marathon, Boston Marathon, and more. I am sharing a free 12-week marathon training program to help intermediate runners train for a marathon in 12 weeks. Before begin ..read more

Photos by Marques Jackson Photography. By Marnie Kunz, NASM-certified trainer, USATF- RRCA-certified run coach This beginner running plan will help you build your fitness level so you can run a 5K. Although I’m a running coach and trainer, I was once a beginner runner, too, and I have created many training plans for beginners. I designed this plan to help you ease into running using a run-walk program. If you’re just starting out running, this guide will offer a free 5K training plan for beginners as well as step-by-step tips to help you become a runner. Running is one of the best things you ..read more

By Marnie Kunz, NASM-certified trainer, USATF- RRCA-certified running coach Budgeting for runners can help you combat the costs of race fees, travel, and running gear. Although running is one of the few sports that requires so little equipment - just your running shoes, it can get surprisingly pricey. Whether you have a lineup of races you want to run, a unique travel race, or need new running shoes, these tips can help you save money and plan for your running expenses.  Related Post: Best Affordable Running Shoes The Costs of Racing If you enjoy racing, the cost can add up quickly. Race ..read more

Photos by Marques Jackson Photography. By Marnie Kunz, NASM-certified trainer, USATF- RRCA-certified running coach Your average steps per day can have a significant impact on your overall health and fitness. As a trainer, I often recommend that my clients set a daily step goal as a measurable way to achieve better fitness and higher activity levels. Whether you have a running mileage goal or want to increase your walking, a daily step goal can help. Taking enough daily steps combats the risks of sedentary living and improves your overall calorie burning and health (mental and physical). This ..read more

Photos by Marques Jackson Photography. By Marnie Kunz, NASM-certified trainer, USATF- RRCA-certified run coach Speed training is helpful for runners, other athletes, and anyone interested in reaching higher levels of fitness. Whether you want to improve your race times, enjoy better performances in team sports, or burn calories and build stronger muscles, speed workouts will help. Speed training can also assist with weight loss goals since the high intensity burns a lot of calories. In my experience coaching runners, most people do speed work to get faster and improve their race times. Whatev ..read more

Photos by Marques Jackson Photography. By Marnie Kunz, NASM-certified trainer, USATF- RRCA-certified run coach This Couch to 5K Training Plan will help you go from running 0 miles to a 5K in just 9 weeks. As a running coach, I enjoy helping beginning runners, and this plan is an excellent way to get started running. The Couch to 5K program has helped millions of people around the world become runners. The plan uses a run-walking program to gradually build your endurance and ease into running as smoothly as possible. If you’re a new runner or you signed up for your first 5K, this plan will hel ..read more

By Marnie Kunz, NASM-certified trainer, USATF- RRCA-certified run coach This runner profile highlights the persistent and encouraging spirit of running coach Jared Broughton, a visually impaired runner based in Canada. Jared offers personalized running training plans and coaching to athletes around the world through his business, Run2Potential. His dedication to runners and his pursuit of running despite visual impairment are truly inspiring.  Related Post: Run Streaker Rhea Deroian - 10 Years Running Every Day “Running is already a lonely sport, so my objective is to make the journey le ..read more

By Marnie Kunz, NASM-certified personal trainer Strength training for weight loss can help you lose fat and improve your body composition. As a trainer, clients most often come to me wanting to lose weight, and many have misconceptions about how to do it. There’s a long-standing belief that more cardio - even as much as marathon training - can help lose weight. While cardio helps with calorie burning, strength training is the most effective at changing your body composition and appearance, making it an excellent tool for weight loss. Resistance training boosts your metabolism, creates more le ..read more