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Hey Running Friends!

Ever wake up to a morning, where the bed's grip seems unbreakable?  I utilize some  strategies that coax me into my running shoes and out the door, no matter how cozy the blankets are.

There's a way to help out with your run—or any daunting task, like that room you've been meaning to paint—and it's all about the setup. Join me as I offer you the same tactics that help me chip away at the pain of getting ready.

By breaking down the preparation into bite-sized pieces, I've managed to transform the start of my day from a mental wrestling match to a smooth launchpad for those pavement-pounding sessions.

Tune in for some actionable advice that will get you out the door with less effort and more enthusiasm.

If you are looking for a coach to help you reach your running goals, even if it's just to start to run, take a look at my Coaching Services page on the website. I do virtual, in-person (Buffalo, NY area) and also offer single zoom sessions for those would just like to chat with a coach one time.

Find my additional outlets over at the YouTube channel and at wrinkledrunner.com. Sign up over on the blog for the once-a-month newsletter! If you would like information on utilizing a running coach, check out what I can do for you here.

If you have any running-related questions, please send an email to [email protected]…I answer every one. 

Get in touch with Coach Sher!

Hey Running Friends!

Today is the final looking back episode where I go over the Top 5 blog posts over at The Wrinkled Runner.

Resources from the Episode:
Using the Garmin Connect Website: An Overview- taking a look at everything you can see on the website, and showing you how to access yours
Using the Garmin Connect Website: Activity Dashboard/Device- you can have a number of "dashboards" that let you deep dive into the data on your watch, the activity dashboard is already built in
Using the Garmin Connect Website- Activity Dashboard- Reports Part 2- this is part 2 of the reports you can dive into on your site, going over the second half
Note- all these explanations will make a lot more sense if you follow the links, lol!
The Road to Improvement: How Consistency in Running Yields Results
The Boston Run Show: 2024 Edition- You can check out the Boston Run Show and get tickets free until January 26th by using Code: WRINKLEDRUNNER at check out.

Follow Laura Green to laugh at all things running! She is one of the speakers at The Boston Run Show (Jan. 27/28, 2024)

If you are looking for a coach to help you reach your running goals, even if it's just to start to run, take a look at my Coaching Services page on the website. I do virtual, in-person (Buffalo, NY area) and also offer single zoom sessions for those would just like to chat with a coach one time.

Find my additional outlets over at the YouTube channel and at wrinkledrunner.com. Sign up over on the blog for the once-a-month newsletter! If you would like information on utilizing a running coach, check out what I can do for you here.

If you have any running-related questions, please send an email to [email protected]…I answer every one. 

Get in touch with Coach Sher!

Hey Running Friends!

Today is the second episode of your typical January "insert podcaster, YouTuber, Blogger" here series. I'm talking about the Top 5 YouTube videos from my channel.

If you are here because you are a newer or older runner, my introduction to this episode sounds like I am discouraging you from listening! I'm not! Just wanting to be upfront that the YouTube Channel is geared for ALL things running, not just stuff for beginners. There is that over there, though, so check it out!

Resources from the Episode:
Top 5 YouTube Videos from The Wrinkled Runner Channel:
5. Running Smarter, Coaching Better- Books for Coaching - even though the books in this video are for coaches, recreational runners can learn a ton about what goes into training and building their own workouts
4. Running Coaches Toolbox: Using the Garmin Clipboard App (Athlete Version)- This free app for coaches allows us to push workouts to your watches and the version the athlete uses is shown in this video
3. The Pro's and Con's of S.M.A.R.T Goals: Striking the Right Balance - You may have seen goal setting shown as SMART. I talk about what they are and also talk about how they can be detrimental.
2. Garmin Connect Overview - If you own a Garmin watch, you have your own website with all your data to look at. Watch this overview of the whole site. Future videos will dive a bit deeper into it and show you all you can see
1. Running Coaches Toolbox: Garmin Clipboard App for Coaches- Even if you aren't a coach, take a look at what this free app can do if you are interested in building your own workouts for a week or two (or more) at a time.

Resources from The Wrinkled Runner Podcast:
Running Books for Self Coaching
Running Workouts
Using a Running Watch

Resources from The Wrinkled Runner YouTube Channel:
Using Your Garmin to Build Running Workouts
Incorporating Different Running Workouts

Resources from The Wrinkled Runner Website:
Explaining Different Running Workouts

If you are looking for a coach to help you reach your running goals, even if it's just to start to run, take a look at my Coaching Services page on the website. I do virtual, in-person (Buffalo, NY area) and also offer single zoom sessions for those would just like to chat with a coach one time.

Find my additional outlets over at the YouTube channel and at wrinkledrunner.com. Sign up over on the blog for the once-a-month newsletter! If you would like information on utilizing a running coach, check out what I can do for you here.

If you have any running-related questions, please send an email to [email protected]…I answer every one. 

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Hi Running Friends!

As we bid farewell to another year, let's "run" through our top five episodes that have kept your earbuds as busy as your running shoes.

Starting with the RRCA Start to Run program, I was your virtual running coach, guiding you from the couch to a solid thirty minutes of continuous running.

5. RRCA Start to Run Program Week 2- Resolutions to start running were still in swing for the second week.
4. Ask Coach Sher: How Can I Efficiently Strength Train as a Runner- This is hard for most runners to do (or want to do). If you are a new runner, getting into the habit of incorporating strength into your training will put you ahead of the game
3. Introduction to Guided Run/Walks- Start to Run Program- We don't run in this episode, I just go over what you need to know before you begin. The show notes for this episode have lots of resources for starting to run, so check that out as well!
2. Guided Run: RRCA Start to Run with Coach Sher Week 1- We lace up and go...I lead you through 30 minutes of running with a warm-up and intervals of 4 minutes walking and 1 minute running.
1. Essential Amino Acids to Recover Faster and Stronger as We Age with Dr. Robert Wolfe from The Amino Co. - Most of the episodes are just me talking...in this one I interview an expert in amino acids and how they can help us in our recovery.

If you are looking for a coach to help you reach your running goals, even if it's just to start to run, take a look at my Coaching Services page on the website. I do virtual, in-person (Buffalo, NY area) and also offer single zoom sessions for those would just like to chat with a coach one time.

Find my additional outlets over at the YouTube channel and at wrinkledrunner.com. Sign up over on the blog for the once-a-month newsletter! If you would like information on utilizing a running coach, check out what I can do for you here.

If you have any running-related questions, please send an email to [email protected]…I answer every one. 

Get in touch with Coach Sher!

Hey Running Friends!

Can you imagine getting a front row seat to the most exhilarating show for runners, coming up this January 27th and 28th in Boston? That's right! As your host and ambassador, I'll be taking you on a thrilling journey inside the Boston Run Show, where we'll rub shoulders with inspiring personalities like Laura Green and Scott Jurek. Join me as we kick-off this event with a morning run through the beautiful city of Boston.

Ever wondered why runners do what they do? Well, I've got good news for you. We'll be launching a podcast series that answers all your burning questions about the running world. Whether you're curious about a runner's peculiar training regimen or simply intrigued by their pre-race rituals, nothing will be left off the table! There's always a good story behind every action, even if it doesn't always make sense. So, let's unravel these intriguing narratives together. Don't forget to shoot your question, “Why is that runner doing that?” to [email protected].

Get your free ticket to the Boston Run Show using code: WRINKLEDRUNNER

If you are looking for a coach to help you reach your running goals, even if it's just to start to run, take a look at my Coaching Services page on the website. I do virtual, in-person (Buffalo, NY area) and also offer single zoom sessions for those would just like to chat with a coach one time.

Find my additional outlets over at the YouTube channel and at wrinkledrunner.com. Sign up over on the blog for the once-a-month newsletter! If you would like information on utilizing a running coach, check out what I can do for you here.

If you have any running-related questions, please send an email to [email protected]…I answer every one. 

Get in touch with Coach Sher!

Hey Running Friends,

Today I'm talking about your first out of town race. What do you need to think about and plan for so that when the gun goes off, you are stress free and have everything you need? This podcast episode has the answers!

This talk goes hand in hand with the Racing Checklist and Booklet I wrote a few years ago. You can download it and refer to it the next time (or the first time) you head to a race. Even if you are racing close to home, this can help you work through all the things you need to prepare for.

If you are looking for a coach to help you reach your running goals, even if it's just to start to run, take a look at my Coaching Services page on the website. I do virtual, in-person (Buffalo, NY area) and also offer single zoom sessions for those would just like to chat with a coach one time.

Find my additional outlets over at the YouTube channel and at wrinkledrunner.com. Sign up over on the blog for the once-a-month newsletter! If you would like information on utilizing a running coach, check out what I can do for you here.

If you have any running-related questions, please send an email to [email protected]…I answer every one. 

Get in touch with Coach Sher!

Hey Running Friends,

On today's episode I just grabbed the mic and started talking. Seeing how running bandwagons (those new ideas that people throw everything else out the window for) can intimidate runners who aren't researching running trends for hours on end makes me crazy! Don't get so paralyzed by what's new that you forgot to go out and run!

If you are looking for a coach to help you reach your running goals, even if it's just to start to run, take a look at my Coaching Services page on the website. I do virtual, in-person (Buffalo, NY area) and also offer single zoom sessions for those would just like to chat with a coach one time.

You can get 30% off your purchase at The Amino Company. Check out Perform and Heal. I use these before (Perform) and after (Heal) my workouts. Go to The Wrinkled Runner partner page for your discount!

Find my additional outlets over at the YouTube channel and at wrinkledrunner.com. Sign up over on the blog for the once-a-month newsletter! If you would like information on utilizing a running coach, check out what I can do for you here.

If you have any running-related questions, please send an email to [email protected]…I answer every one. 

Get in touch with Coach Sher!

Hey Running Friends,

On today's episode I am going over the ways your body may be telling you it is time to start speeding up. Running at the same pace for a long period of time means we are missing out on the opportunity to level up and get faster. What clues can we get from our data and from how we are feeling on our runs to know that it may be time to train a bit faster? Listen and find out!

Resources from the Episode:
Greg McMillan Pace Calculator

If you are looking for a coach to help you reach your running goals, even if it's just to start to run, take a look at my Coaching Services page on the website. I do virtual, in-person (Buffalo, NY area) and also offer single zoom sessions for those would just like to chat with a coach one time.

Find my additional outlets over at the YouTube channel and at wrinkledrunner.com. Sign up over on the blog for the once-a-month newsletter! If you would like information on utilizing a running coach, check out what I can do for you here.

If you have any running-related questions, please send an email to [email protected]…I answer every one. 

Get in touch with Coach Sher!

Hey Running Friends!

One of the great joys of being a runner is the ability to run wherever you go. The relative ease of packing up running gear allows you to see things on vacation that a lot of people never see, while keeping up your running routine.

Today I'm sharing some tips on running while on vacation. These are tried and true, as I make a point to run wherever I go.

Resources from the Episode:
Great Runs- If you're going there, they probably have been there too! Check out this site to scope out the best places to run where you will be.
Laminating Sheets- If you aren't familiar with what these are, here is a better visual than what I give in the episode! This is a totally random pick, btw. I have no affiliation with the website I'm sending you to, it's just so you can see what they are. I neither recommend nor get anything if you actually buy them from this site.
Go Running Tours- Excellent running tour company that I have used and found the experience amazing.

If you are looking for a coach to help you reach your running goals, even if it's just to start to run, take a look at my Coaching Services page on the website. I do virtual, in-person (Buffalo, NY area) and also offer single zoom sessions for those would just like to chat with a coach one time.

Find my additional outlets over at the YouTube channel and at wrinkledrunner.com. Sign up over on the blog for the once-a-month newsletter! If you would like information on utilizing a running coach, check out what I can do for you here.

If you have any running-related questions, please send an email to [email protected]…I answer every one. 

Get in touch with Coach Sher!

Hi Running Friends,

Today I'm interviewing my husband Dave again. He is just getting back to a consistent running program after rupturing his achilles tendon last November falling off a ladder.

Coming back from an injury, even if it's not running related, can be a long row to hoe. Utilizing doctors, physical therapist's and other medical professionals can be the best way to get you back safely and even more quickly then if we try to rehab ourselves.

If you are looking for a coach to help you reach your running goals, even if it's just to start to run, take a look at my Coaching Services page on the website. I do virtual, in-person (Buffalo, NY area) and also offer single zoom sessions for those would just like to chat with a coach one time.

Find my additional outlets over at the YouTube channel and at wrinkledrunner.com. Sign up over on the blog for the once-a-month newsletter! If you would like information on utilizing a running coach, check out what I can do for you here.

If you have any running-related questions, please send an email to [email protected]…I answer every one.