See below for my running tips and training plans!
Customizable Day-by-Day Training Plans:
Training Tips & Motivation:
- How to set mile splits on a Garmin watch
- Want to become a runner? This post is for you.
- How to use a foam roller (with video!)
- Download my treadmill workout brochure (includes minute-by-minute workouts!)
- How I overcame a knee injury (1st half marathon training reflections)
- Deciphering speed workout lingo
- How to Love Exercise (or at least not hate it)
- The best stretches for athletes (guest post)
- 7 Tips for Running an Overnight Relay Race
Happy running! 
Did you lose weight while training, gain or stay the same? I find that when I train for marathons I have to watch what I eat or I gain!
I’d say I probably gained a couple pounds, but as far as I could tell it was all muscle. My thighs are definitely stronger!
You’re right, though – all that running made me SO hungry and I had to make sure I wasn’t over (or under!) fueling!
What is PiYo?
It was a class at the gym I loved – pilates and yoga mix!
Do you think you can email me the document with these so i can print them and use it to make my own training schedule? (for both cherry 10 miler and marathon) I really like it but the format prints as an image.
What was your first race ever? what was your pace? How did you get faster?
Hey Lindsey! My first race was a 5k in 2006. I finished in 26:07 for an 8:24 pace. I got faster by running more, doing more speed work, etc!
Check out this post for more: http://www.fannetasticfood.com/2011/03/24/want-to-become-a-runner-this-post-is-for-you/
Anne, I’m running my first half marathon in two weeks and was wondering if you could point me to any posts you’ve written about pre-race eating (I’m really nervous about over-fueling leading up to the run and then having an unhappy tummy). Advice appreciated!
Hey Kendall, I’ve been meaning to do a full post about this – stay tuned! But for now, I usually stick with a piece of toast with a little almond butter and a sliced banana. Test it out on your next run and see how it goes!