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.
A “negative split” in running simply means the second half of your run, race, or interval is faster than the first half.
Anyone can run fast and then slow down, but not every runner can start at a strong pace and then speed up. A runner who can execute negative splits on demand demonstrates good pacing skills
Read MoreRace day nerves come from our thoughts. We focus on what might go wrong, all the unknowns, and the “what ifs.” We also tend to focus on our weaknesses rather than our strengths.
Read MoreIt is a misconception that if our pace or effort isn’t quality, there’s no point in running more. Or, if we don’t have a “purpose” for the milage it’s pointless to run more.
Read MoreApple Watch just came out with a great update for run training - the custom workout feature. Here’s how to use it.
Read MoreOne of the most common misconceptions with running injuries is that REST is the answer. But rest does not:
solve underlying issues, strengthen weaknesses, or correct imbalances in the body. Rest can’t prevent re-injury!
Read MoreWithout easy days that are truly easy, we compromise our ability to run hard, run fast, and perform well consistently when we want to. Take the quiz!
Read MoreThe training plan can always be flexible while on vacation. Actually doing the training matters a lot more than how or in what order we do the training.
Read More“You win or learn.”
There’s a catchphrase I’ve heard many times about racing. It means that even a bad race is still a valuable learning experience. But honestly - win or lose - we don’t automatically learn. We only learn if we choose to.
Read MoreApple says that “no matter your level, you can use metrics to better understand your performance.” This is true to an extent, but understanding your performance is not the same as improving your performance.
Read Moreit’s important to know that running is hard for everyone who hasn’t been running. Even olympic runners don’t feel good when they return to training after taking a break.
Read MoreA quick break from my usual programming to share my training and race recap of the Dexter to Ann Arbor Half Marathon.
Read MoreBack in March I e-mailed each of my clients personally, recommending they immediately invest in a pair of super shoes. Over the last few months I’ve been collecting bits of their feedback.
Read MoreThere are very few opportunities for recreational runners to do races on the track. Pretty much everything is on the roads. But that doesn’t rule out training on the track.
Even for long-distance road runners doing the the half marathon or marathon, the track can be a useful place to train.
Read MoreOne of the best ways to prepare for a race (in addition to the actual training!) is by getting to know the race route.
Read MoreHow to take a successful approach back-to-back races.
How to train between back-to-back races.
How to know if you’ve fully recovered.
A warmup and cooldown jog are generally recommended for running workouts. How much emphasis should we put on warmup and cooldown? Why are we doing them? Is it okay to skip the warmup and cooldown? Here are my recommendations.
Read MoreA pre-run routine is a short series of movements done with the intention of loosening up and activating (“firing-up”) our body to run. 5-10minutes is generally more than enough time.
Read MoreTime for an update on my previous running shoe wardrobe advice! In the past couple years, breakthroughs in shoe technology have changed the way shoes look and work. So here are my new recommendations.
Read MoreSuper Shoes by definition have two specific features:
A thick layer of extremely light and responsive “super foam” (cushioning)
A full-length rigid plate (usually carbon fiber)
