31 results for author: Tiny Whale
As runners, there are a lot of considerations that we have to manage consistently in order to develop into stronger athletes; our weekly mileage, adequate quality sleep, strength training, etc.
One of the the most overlooked aspects of being a runner is how we view our nutrition. There is a prevailing belief that because we ...
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You know those workouts: the lung-searing runs where conversational pace turns into 1-2 word gasps at most. There’s no denying that speedier types of running are tough but also, a necessary evil when we’re trying to reach new levels as runners.
How do we know which workouts to do and at which paces? How do we know how ...
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I can't remember which pair of shoes I bought when I first got into running a few years ago — and that's a problem! Like a lot…
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There are a lot of things to think about when covering the half marathon distance: what to wear, what to eat, what to drink, etc. One of the more important factors to consider is how to nail your pacing strategy so you can have the best race possible.
In this week’s Training Tip Thursday, Coach Nate and Holly at The Run ...
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Our running technique is a naturally developed movement we honed as kids on the playground. As our running became more serious, we had to constantly fine-tune the movement to accommodate the more miles we put on our legs and bodies.
In this week’s #TrainingTipThursday, our friends at The Run Experience do a deep dive on ...
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By Stephanie Laska, M.Ed
Stephanie is an Ambassador for the 2018 Biofreeze Berkeley Half Marathon.
I’ve lost 140 pounds, about half of my body weight. I didn’t have surgery or use medication; I lost the weight the old-fashioned way, through diet and exercise. I understand that’s not a sexy answer. People want a ...
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Whether you’re gleaming with pride with the work you’ve put in, or doing what you can; we want to make sure that you’re dialing in on the key workouts that will set you up for a perfect race day.
For this week’s #TrainingTipThursday, we’re revisiting one of the best videos on half marathon training that you will ...
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Contributed by Kelli Hashimoto, a 2018 Ambassador for the Biofreeze San Francisco Marathon and Berkeley Half Marathon.
Imagine this: you are getting excited to start training for your upcoming race and just like that, you find yourself dealing with a nagging injury.
For us runners, being injured is the absolute worst ...
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Contributed by Erin Mara, a writer and runner living in San Francisco.
Illustrations by inoutlines
We polled San Francisco Marathon runners and asked them what they loved about the race, plus what lessons running has taught them along the way. A few common themes came up, so read on to learn about why racers love running ...
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Contributed by Erin Mara, a writer and runner living in San Francisco.
Illustrations by inoutlines
We polled San Francisco Marathon runners and asked them what they loved about the race, plus what lessons running has taught them along the way. A few common themes came up, so read on to learn about why racers love running ...
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