Mojo For Running

Keep these injury prevention tips top of mind, and you’ll be able to prevent most running injuries, meaning more miles and more smiles. If you run for many years, it’s inevitable that you will have to overcome a minor injury from time to time, but some people manage to run for decades with very few […] The post MFR 79: Injury Prevention Tips for Runners appeared first on Mojo for Running.

Last time we discussed uphill technique, but what goes up must come down. Let’s discuss how to maximize downhill running while preventing injury. If you’ve done races with hills, then you’ve probably noticed that most people run downhill at the same pace they run on flat ground. That is a huge opportunity missed. If you […] The post MFR 78: How to Run Hills Part 2 – Running Downhill appeared first on Mojo for Running.

In this episode of the Mojo for Running Podcast we take a look at running hills. Master hill-running technique and you’ll never be intimidated by hills again. On the contrary, you’ll be looking for races with hills because you will know how to run hills. You will have an edge over all the runners struggling to […] The post MFR 77: How to Run Hills Part 1 – Uphill appeared first on Mojo for Running.

To be a successful runner, to keep getting back out there, day after day, year after year, you need a constant stream of motivation and inspiration. When one of our running friends needs motivation to run, we all have a responsibility to keep them going, because there will be days when our running friends will […] The post MFR 76: Encouraging Words for Runners, Two Perspectives on Motivation and Inspiration appeared first on Mojo for Running.

Of the various forms of speed work, one time tested way for any runner to improve running speed is to raise their lactate threshold by incorporating tempo runs into their training schedule. Devoting just one workout per week to a tempo run should payoff with lower times in only a short time. Subscribe with Stitcher […] The post MFR 75: Tempo Runs Explained appeared first on Mojo for Running.

Coach Deb explains the genesis and evolution of Mojo for Running, how its origin ties in with the local running club she founded, Run Tampa, and much more. In this episode of the Mojo for Running Podcast, she explains the genesis of the Run Tampa running group and all that followed as it continues to […] The post MFR 74: The Whole Story of Mojo for Running, Run Tampa and More appeared first on Mojo for Running.

Every runner will end up doing a walk run from time to time, for one reason or another, and there is nothing wrong with that. I do a walk/run for the first mile every time out. Some people employ the walk run method for the duration of every run, and that is their goal. I […] The post MFR 73: When You Feel Compelled to Walk – Listener Question Answered appeared first on Mojo for Running.

One of the things that draw people to this sport is its simplicity and ease of access. It’s inexpensive and you can do it just about anywhere, but even so, there are running tips and tricks that veteran runners know, which can save time and trouble, and facilitate all that is good about running. These […] The post MFR 72: Running Tips and Tricks appeared first on Mojo for Running.

Every year at about this time I provide Mojo for Running listeners with a  running challenge for the following year. For 2014, I challenged you to run twelve 5k races, and for 2013, I challenged you to run thirteen half marathons. In MFR Podcast #71, I challenge you to run six 5k’s and six half […] The post MFR 71: 2015 Mojo for Running Challenge appeared first on Mojo for Running.

Since runners, by nature, tend to be incredibly helpful to each other, it’s no surprise that when one runner asks for running advice, it pours forth in large quantity. This is probably a good thing, but it’s only a good thing if the giver and receiver exercise good judgment. I hope this episode of the […] The post MFR 70: Great and Not So Great Running Advice appeared first on Mojo for Running.

When you pin on that number, when you enter the appropriate corral, when you cross the starting line, no matter how your training has been over the months leading up to the marathon, you never really know how the morning will unfold, and such was the case on July 27th of this year when I […] The post MFR 69: My Broken Arm PR at the SF Marathon appeared first on Mojo for Running.

Shin splints affect virtually every runner at some time in their running career, and for long-time runners, they may come and go over the years. In this podcast, I present the symptoms, causes, treatments, and preventions as presented by numerous medical/health professionals, and links to those primary sources are below. Inside the Doctor’s Office: Keep […] The post MFR 68: Shin Splints appeared first on Mojo for Running.

Related article: 5 Tips for Running in the Heat The Goldilocks Principle says ‘something’ must fall within two margins, not too much and not too little, and so it is with hydration for runners. You must consume enough to prevent dehydration, but you must not drink too much. When training for long races, it is […] The post MFR 67: Hydration for Runners The Goldilocks Principle appeared first on Mojo for Running.

Any time you’ll be running for more than an hour, you know you’ll need to have a hydration plan, which will, no doubt involve one of the many hydration systems available. In this episode I explain the options, the advantages and disadvantages of each, and what to consider when shopping for hydration gear. The importance […] The post MFR 66: Hydration Systems for Runners appeared first on Mojo for Running.

It is not surprising that half marathons continue to grow in popularity. They are the perfect distance to challenge the runner, but training for 13 miles does not have to completely dominate your life. Anyone who can run a 5k can run a half marathon if they’re willing to put in six months of hard […] The post MFR 65: First Time Half Marathoners appeared first on Mojo for Running.

Runners do a lot of talking. Maybe it’s one of the reason running relaxes us. People need to talk; they need to just socialize, away from electronic devices and screens. Exercising our mouths while we exercise our bodies may be part of the overall health benefit of running. In fact, I’m sure it is. Anyway, […] The post MFR 64: Two Words Runners Love to Say appeared first on Mojo for Running.

If you hang out with other runners, then you know that every single one will likely have advice for you if you have an ache or a pain or other problem. They only want to help, but in this podcast I’ll provide the single most important piece of running advice I could ever give you. […] The post MFR 63: Lifesaving Advice for Runners appeared first on Mojo for Running.

Have you ever wondered whether having a running coach would be worthwhile? Ever wondered exactly what a running coach does for you that you aren’t already doing for yourself? In this episode, I explain all the ways working with a running coach will facilitate your running, from running faster to injury prevention to adding a […] The post MFR 62: The Value of a Running Coach appeared first on Mojo for Running.

With more and more sprint triathlon opportunities, many runners are deciding that the event might just be doable, and they are considering training for their first triathlon. Attracted by the challenge, these runners will all work on their swimming and biking skills, and the result of the increased cross training will be improved running. In […] The post MFR 61: Three Runners Try a Tri appeared first on Mojo for Running.

You trained hard, for months, and now, your first marathon it is the week of your first marathon. Now, you need to know what to do the week before, your last week of your marathon taper, when you are at the peak of your training. What should you eat, the week before, the day before and race day? Should you go for a run the day before your marathon? I discuss all of this as well as race day strategy, how to recover from your marathon, and much more.