She Decided to Run Her Way

Thanks for being a loyal listener! I wanted to give you a quick update and let you. know I'm not MIA. I'll be up and running with you next week.

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Do you remember when running used to be fun? When we weren't so serious about it. We didn’t worry about our mile splits, our finish times, or what other people thought about our running. We just had fun running.

Well, today that’s what I want to talk about - bringing fun back into your runs and 7 reasons I think this specific type of run will help you do that!

If you’re someone who’s: 

• getting bored with your running
• getting too serious with your training and you’re not really enjoying it like you used to.
• been running for a bit and you’d like to gently introduce some faster running into your training, but you really have no desire to hit the track and do those intense speed sessions.

Then stick around, as I tell you about a type of run you just might like to try, and who knows, you might have a little fun doing it too!

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I often get asked, “How can I be successful at running?”

And my first response is, “Well...define success for me?” because success means something different to each of us.

You might be someone who doesn’t feel successful with your running. You’re frustrated with yourself because what running looks like for everyone else, at least in how you’re perceiving it, is not at all your experience with running, and that leaves you feeling frustrated.

Well, today I want to share with you three things I’ve found all successful runners do, coming from my experience as a coach and with my clients. 

These three things are actually pretty simple and straightforward, although I do think many aspiring runners think it’s way more complicated than it really is. 

Let's jump into these 3 things!

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Today I want to chat with you a little bit about trail running, specifically the pros and cons, but also how it can make you a stronger runner in general, as well as improve your running on the road.

If you’re someone who’s currently feeling or experiencing: 

• boredom with your running
• stress or strain in your hamstrings from overstriding
• aggravations with your knees and back from the impact of running on the road 
• hitting a plateau with your pace 

Then stick around because what I’m going to share in this episode, is sure to help you in each of those areas.

Now let’s dive into the pros and cons to trail running!

Mentioned in the episode:

• Episode 004: Keep Your Feet Injury Free by Understanding the Difference Between Trail Running and Road Running Shoes
• Join me for Coaching Over Coffee  with Pamela on Facebook @heycoachpamela on Thursdays at 6:30 am PST
• Email me at [email protected]

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In today’s episode I’ll be sharing with you 3 Pre-Run Whole-Food Fueling Ideas Based on Popular Diets or ways of eating, specifically Whole 30, Paleo, Keto, and Vegan. 

Additionally, I’ll be chatting with you about: 

• Benefits to eating prior to a run. 
• Considerations based on mileage, time, and/or intensity.
• Symptoms or issues related to not eating prior to a run.
• Other potential causes of these symptoms.

Let’s dive in!

Here is the link to Episode 046: My Top 8 “Go-To” Whole Food Fueling Sources During a Run that I mentioned today. 

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In today’s podcast episode I want to share with you my comprehensive training approach that I use with my clients and myself to help overcome two of the biggest problems I’ve found runners struggle with - consistency and completing what they start - whether that be a specific goal distance or a goal race. 

If you’re anyone like me or any of my clients, you too might be struggling with these same problems and if that’s the case, just know you’re not alone! 

There are four elements to my Wholeistic Approach™ to running and training that are always built into my training plans and they have the sole purpose and benefit of:

1. preserving your mental energy during your training
2. creating a positive emotional experience with your running
3. building an injury-resistant body

…so that running can be an enjoyable activity that you choose to do long-term and will support your success in being consistent and completing what you start!

Here are the podcast episodes I referred to during this episode:

• Episode 002: 5 Myths Runners Believe About the Running Interval Method and Why They’re Mistaken 
• Episode 026: 5 Reasons You Should Start Walking During Your Runs, Instead of Apologizing for It!
• Episode 023: 5 Reasons Indoor Cycling Can Help You Become a Stronger Runner
• Episode 018: Four Reasons Yin or Restorative Yoga Should Be Part of Your Weekly Running Regimen

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In today’s quick tip episode I’m sharing all the benefits of uphill running and how you can create more power, energy, explosiveness, and confidence with your running!

Here’s what I’ll be covering in the episode:

• who should be doing this type of workout
• when it’s best to do them
• what the benefits are
• things to consider when performing them
• how to actually do them

I hope you'll join me!

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You might be thinking this episode is going to be all about safe running practices - looking both ways before running across an intersection or always looking to see if there's someone in the parked car backing out before you run past it.

Well if that's what you were thinking, you'd be mistaken, although they are great tips that every runner should follow.

In today’s podcast episode I’ll explain the significance between parked cars and running, especially if you’re struggling to get started or you've wanted to get back at it, but you're standing still with the fear of how uncomfortable it's going to be when you do start!

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In all my years of running, prior to becoming a coach, not one person ever talked with me about strengthening my breath, much less how a balloon could help me do that.

After years of working on strengthening mine and knowing first-hand how valuable it is to your running, whether you’re just getting started or you’ve been running for some time, I wanted to talk with you about it.

Have you ever gone out for a run and experienced discomfort with your breathing as you were running? Maybe initially at the start of your run or even throughout the entire run? Maybe because you started out too fast or because you were trying to run at a pace that was difficult to maintain? 

Or maybe you were doing some speed work or hill repeats that required you to increase your effort and intensity creating that feeling of needing to “catch your breath” or feeling like your breathing is loud and out of control?

If so, you’re not alone. I’m the queen of loud breathing. 

Every single run I go out on my breathing takes some time to find it’s groove, for my body to warm up, and for me to relax into my run. Unless I’m pedaling like a maniac on my Spin bike or running the trails where I live, which during those moments…it stays loud and labored. 

So hang with me for a bit today as I share with you three things that will help you become a more efficient runner:

1. understanding your breath
2. being aware of your breath
3. strengthening your breath

And at the end I think you’ll be thinking:

• “Huh….I didn’t know that was why I was breathing so hard?” 
• “Hmmm…that’s pretty interesting.” 
• “That’s pretty cool, I think I’ll give that a try next time I’m decorating for my kids birthday party with balloons.”

Let’s dive in!

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I’ve got a quick training tip for you today! 

If you’re someone who’s prone to rolling your ankles, you’ve had previous foot injuries, or you want to prevent getting injured in the first place, you don’t want to skip this quick training tip episode.

In today’s podcast episode I’ll be explaining three things about an area of your body that is often overlooked - your ankles. 

Yah...they're not sexy, but boy are they critical to your running success. 

Here are the three things I’ll quickly share with you today:

1. Why runners often have poor ankle mobility.
2. How mobility impacts your flexibility and your stability.
3. What simple exercises you can do to improve it.

Ready to dive into all things ankles? I hope so. 

Let’s get to it!

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