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How Long Should Your Training Cycle Be?

March 02, 2025 • become a faster runner • training cycle • training tips

If you’ve ever followed a race training plan, you’ve probably seen cycles that last anywhere from a few weeks to several months. So how do you know what’s right for you?

Racing Fitness vs. Training Fitness: Why They Aren’t the Same

January 31, 2025 • become a faster runner • certified run coach • Coach Croft • Indigenous Coach • menopausal strength coach • run coaching • strength coaching • train smarter not harder

If you’ve ever finished a race feeling like a superhero, only to struggle through a regular training run days later, you’ve experienced the difference between racing fitness and training fitness.

Mastering the Art of Running: Aerobic and Anaerobic Workouts

November 13, 2024 • become a faster runner • recovery runs • train smarter

Embracing the purpose behind each run can elevate your training. Whether you’re focusing on endurance or speed, understanding the balance between aerobic and anaerobic efforts is key to becoming a stronger runner.

Unlocking the Runner's Mind: 10 Psychology Tips for Success

November 03, 2024 • become a faster runner • brain training for runners

Running is as much a mental challenge as it is a physical one. While most runners focus on the latest gear or training plans, understanding the psychological aspects can give you the edge you need.

Why Running Too Many Marathons Kills Your Speed (and What to Do About It)

October 31, 2024 • become a faster runner • boston marathon • chicago marathon • faster as a master • Marathon Majors • menopausal marathoner

If you’re serious about your running and love the challenge of the marathon, it’s tempting to sign up for every race that excites you. The problem? Running too many marathons in a year will cost you your top-end speed.