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The Right Way to Increase Your Running Mileage

Mileage matters. Increasing your mileage is the best thing you can do to improve your running speed and endurance. But too many runners, coaches, and training plans do not go about it in the right way.

By Coach Chris Knighton, 5 yearsAugust 31, 2021 ago

Marathon Taper: How to Taper Before Race Day

Learn how to taper for a marathon, including when to start, how much to reduce mileage, what workouts to keep, and what to do during race week.

By Coach Chris Knighton, 5 yearsAugust 17, 2021 ago

How to improve your running form naturally

Do you run with good form? Your current running form is probably the best one for you… but you can make it even better with these tips.

By Coach Chris Knighton, 5 yearsAugust 12, 2021 ago
Coach Chris Marathon Run Training

Marathon-Specific Workouts: How to Train for Goal Pace

Specific training creates your desired results. Coach Chris shares how to best prepare for 26.2 miles at your goal pace in this article.

By Coach Chris Knighton, 5 yearsJune 24, 2021 ago
Coach Chris racing 1-mile fast on the track as part of a marathon build up.

Speed Workouts for Marathon Training: How to Get Faster

Learn how marathon runners can use strides, hills, fartleks, and interval workouts to build speed before race-specific marathon training.

By Coach Chris Knighton, 5 yearsJune 16, 2021 ago
10k Blog

A Fun Change of Pace, the 10K Race

In the space between a 5K and the half marathon lies the 10K, a distance that caters to recreational runners and serious competitors alike.

Have you given the 5k distance a try and want a new challenge? Are you ready to race a longer distance? Give the 10k a try!

By Coach Chris Knighton, 6 yearsJanuary 12, 2021 ago
Coach Chris performing a base building run while marathon training.

Running Base Building: How to Build Your Aerobic Base

Learn how to build a strong running base with easy mileage, gradual progression, strides, recovery, and a foundation for faster marathon training.

By Coach Chris Knighton, 6 yearsSeptember 20, 2020 ago
Coach Chris warming up before a run outside.

Warm up to Build Self-Confidence

Design a warm-up of jogging, stretching, drills, and strides and be consistent with it. Go through your routine before every hard run. You’ll be rewarded with feeling like a Pro!

By Coach Chris Knighton, 6 yearsAugust 12, 2020 ago
Coach Chris putting on running shoes.

How many running shoes should I own?

Every run should have a purpose and every running shoe you own should match that! Matching the right shoe to the right run is essential.

By Coach Chris Knighton, 6 yearsJuly 2, 2020 ago
Coach Chris running on trail

Soft Surfaces are Your Friend

Run on soft surfaces as much as possible. This is a fundamental rule of training that should not be ignored if you want to get the best out of your running.

By Coach Chris Knighton, 6 yearsJune 29, 2020 ago

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