Mojo For Running

I apologize to all Mojo for Running Podcast listeners. I know I’ve been absent for a while, but I’m back and anxious to get caught up on podcasts. Unfortunately, September and February are my busiest months of the year, and as a result, sometimes I get behind on podcasts, but when I am not working […] The post MFR 36: Where I’ve Been and What I Do appeared first on Mojo for Running.

Did you jump rope as a kid? Most likely. Well, turns out jumping rope is a darn good form of cross training for running. So, it’s time to get yourself a jump rope, but it’ll probably need to be a bit longer that your first one. If you think you’re too old, you absolutely are […] The post MFR 35: Jumping Rope appeared first on Mojo for Running.

Last time we talked about the value of running friends for enriching your life and motivating your running; so, today, I provide ideas for how you can find a running group in your town. Doing so will provide you with motivation and entertainment while helping every other member of the running group. With the right […] The post MFR 34: How to Find a Running Group appeared first on Mojo for Running.

This episode is about the value of running friends. It is great if you are intrinsically motivated to get out here and run every day or almost every day, but if you develop a circle of running friends, if you join a running group, you’ll find that you mis fewer runs, get in more miles, […] The post MFR 33: Running Friends appeared first on Mojo for Running.

When I recorded Episodes 27 and 28, after I discussed the value of using a metronome to improve running cadence, aka stride rare, aka leg turnover, I recorded my metronome for a few moments for you to get the idea of what that was like. Later, it occurred to me that it might be quite […] The post MFR 32: Running with a Metronome appeared first on Mojo for Running.

Have you ever had a really bad race? If you’ve done more than a few races, then I know your answer is yes. If you have never had a bad race, then you haven’t been racing for long. The longer you’ve been racing, the wider variety of race experiences you’ve had, and most of you […] The post MFR 31: When You Have a Horrible, Terrible, Dreadful Race appeared first on Mojo for Running.

With this episode, I’m beginning a regular feature of the Mojo for Running Podcast titled One Runner’s Story. These will be profiles of runners. Sometimes it will be about how running changed a person’s life, sometimes they’ll be motivational stories, and other times they’ll be race reports. I already have received many stories, and I […] The post MFR 30: The New and Improved Pete Nelson appeared first on Mojo for Running.

If a runner doesn’t stay healthy, if he becomes injured, no matter what his running goals, he will not achieve them any time soon. Preventing injury, therefore, must be every runner’s top priority. These tips will help you to keep running. Link mentioned: Running Times Magazine article: “Owner’s Manual: Cracked Back” by Jim Thompson Article […] The post MFR 29: Ten Tips for Staying Healthy and Preventing Injury appeared first on Mojo for Running.

We discussed the importance of improved running cadence in the last episode. This time we will discuss ways that you can improve your cadence, also known as stride rate, to improve your running form, increase running speed, improve running economy, and prevent injuries. The post MFR 28: Running Cadence, Part 2 appeared first on Mojo for Running.

As with any sport, different facets of running tend to get heightened attention for a while until they are superseded by the next popular topic of interest. It seems the ‘barefoot’ running fascination is waning, lately, not because of disinterest but because it’s no longer ‘new.’ Personally, I have been hearing much over the last […] The post MFR 27: Cadence, aka Stride Rate or Leg Turnover appeared first on Mojo for Running.

The longer I coach, the more strongly I feel that running form is an often overlooked avenue for veteran runners to improve and for beginning runners to succeed. In this episode, I discus proper running form as regards head position, shoulders, arm position and swing, core, foot strike, and arm/leg coordination. This single podcast coul […] The post MFR 26: Running Form appeared first on Mojo for Running.

Many beginning runners complain of breathing problems. Typically, they say they can never seem to catch their breath, and I understand that if you feel like you can’t breathe, you can’t very well focus on improving your running. You certainly can’t get comfortable and actually enjoy it, either. In fact, you will probably be incapable […] The post MFR 25: Breathing Problems for Runners appeared first on Mojo for Running.

Have you been maintaining a daily running journal? If you haven’t, why not start now? In this episode, I explain all the things you should note in your running journal and how that information can be helpful to your running performance and how it will help you in your progress toward your goal race. If […] The post MFR 24: Keep a Running Journal appeared first on Mojo for Running.

The foundation of every runner’s success is their base mileage, but, oddly, I don’t hear much discussion of that. So, I ask you now, “How is your running base?” Or maybe I should ask, “What is your running base?” Do you even think about it? Well, this episode of the Mojo for Running Podcast will, […] The post MFR 23: How is Your Running Base? appeared first on Mojo for Running.

Let’s talk about putting running and racing in the proper perspective. It’s easy to let running take over your life, and that is a problem; running should enhance every part of your life. I hope that listening to this episode will help prevent this from happening to you. Running personally means making sure that your […] The post MFR 22: Running Personally appeared first on Mojo for Running.

This episode is a bit of a departure. I came across a wonderful blog post by runner Jaymie Pizarro on her blog BullRunner.com and felt compelled to share it with the Mojo for Running listeners. She was kind enough to give me permission to share it here. It’s a ‘feel good’ piece that I think […] The post MFR 21: Date a Girl Who Runs appeared first on Mojo for Running.

Of all types of cross training for runners, it is my opinion that spinning classes – or cycling – is the most beneficial, providing the best payoff for runners. In this podcast, I explain how spinning helps with strength, running form, and running speed, what a spinning class is like, the etiquette and much more. […] The post MFR 20: Spinning Recommended for Runners appeared first on Mojo for Running.

You may be surprised to learn that, contrary to logic, when it comes to running, a great work ethic can actually make sticking to a running schedule more difficult. Most runners have a great work ethic, certainly an admirable quality, but that can be the very attribute that challenges their running training, making it necessary […] The post MFR 19: A Great Work Ethic, a Challenged Runner appeared first on Mojo for Running.

Have you heard the term “DNF”? Veteran runners will know that DNF stands for “Did Not Finish,” three somewhat unpleasant words for every runner of every level. It is super tough for any runner to imagine stopping, not finishing. Many of us remember the famous scene from one of the 1982 Ironman World Triathlon in […] The post MFR 18: DNF Means “Do Nothing Foolish!” appeared first on Mojo for Running.

It’s always a challenge to stick to your training schedule during the holidays. Everyone seems to struggle. As much as we relish the holidays, the months of November and December can also bring a load of stress as we find ourselves pulled to one event after another, and to cause even more stress, we often […] The post MFR 17: Running Through the Holidays appeared first on Mojo for Running.