Welcome to the Resources for Runners BLOG
Advice & Pro Tips on all things running from me, Nicole Sifuentes, a 2-time Olympian and running coach.
Most people who set new year resolutions give up on their goal in as little as 2 weeks! The New York Post reported that “Research conducted by Strava, the social network for athletes, has discovered that Saturday, Jan. 12, is the fateful day of New Year’s resolutions.”
It’s easy to get discouraged or lose momentum on the journey. So how are you going to get past January 12?
Read MoreThe holidays are usually a busy time of year. We deviate from our usual work schedules, eating habits, and social activities but for some reason we resist changing our running routine.
Read MoreIt’s important to consume plenty of calcium because if we don’t get enough, our bodies will take it from our reservoir of bone. This can lead to stress fractures.
Read MoreIf a runner is low or iron deficient, they’ll become fatigued more quickly because there isn’t as much oxygen available to provide muscles with the fuel they need.
Read MoreRecommendations from a Registered Dietitian about taking vitamin supplements.
Read MoreEveryone knows it’s important to take some downtime after a big race. What exactly “downtime” means is less obvious. It could mean a few easy run days or it could mean 1-2 weeks of complete rest (or even more).
Read MoreRecovery time after a big race is totally individual and can vary greatly even for the same person from one race to the next. Here are some physical, mental and emotional factors that affect recovery time.
Read MoreHow to set up a custom running interval workout on Garmin Connect and sync the workout to your Garmin Watch.
Read MoreA real-life example of what running by feel (effort-based running) looks like. Includes training assignments based on effort level, and the resulting data.
Read MoreAfter the 2016 Olympics I had one more race my schedule - the 5th Avenue Road mile in NYC. I was mentally and emotionally exhausted, but instead of scratching out of 5th Ave, I did something new for me: I slacked in my training.
Read MoreTaping turned out to be the most important and effective intervention for my Plantar Fasciitis because taping the foot allowed me to resume training while my plantar healed.
Read MoreBecause running is a high impact sport associated with lots of injury, any additions to our running schedule should be gradual - regardless of whether we are just getting starting or are from a high level of overall fitness.
Read MoreThe desire to get the most out of ourselves isn’t just for elite athletes. Anyone and everyone can benefit from breathing techniques to navigate nerves or anxiety leading up to an important race.
Read MoreThere’s a delicate balance between volume and intensity in training. Runners simply cannot afford to run a lot a high effort without risking injury or burnout.
Read MoreTraining capacity is different for everyone and depends on natural ability, current fitness, training history, age, rest/recovery, and training intensity, among other factors.
Read MoreStrength training programs for runners should be designed to offer them some kind of benefit that they aren’t getting from running.
When lifting heavy, the training effect of a strength session is more similar to fast running or sprinting than it is to distance running.
Read MoreAs a freshman you will have to balance living away from home, meal planning (or time to/from the cafeteria), attending classes, doing homework, attending practice, travel for competition, your social life and sleep!
Read MorePlease note that I am not a parent. Here are some of my thoughts and opinions based on my experience as a coach, based on the parent and student-athlete interactions I’ve witnessed, as well as my own experience as a student-athlete.
Read MoreThings for high school runners to consider while deciding where to go for college or university.
Read MoreTips for high school runners about reaching out to college and university coaches.
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