“Mental toughness” plays a huge role in how well you’re going to perform during a race. By focusing your thoughts on the right things, you can push past your comfort zone during your next speed workout or to finally PR … Continue reading
Author Archives: Sara Larsen
Rock Your Marathon Race Day Tips
Marathon Race Day Tips You have put in the hard work and now it’s time for the big day. Marathon race day preparation can be tough to get right. Here are a few practical things to consider that will help … Continue reading
Strong to the Core!
Most of us think of the core is strictly muscles in your abdomen, or your six-pack. However, the core refers to muscles in your torso that help you maintain your posture, whether you are running, standing, or sitting. The core … Continue reading
Refueling After Long Run
Sufficient recovery and the manner in which, you treat your body after a long run will be key to your marathon success. When you think of recovery nutrition I suggest you remember the 3 R’s: refuel with carbohydrates, rebuild with … Continue reading
Coach Sara’s Clean Eating Program
So often, we eat foods that we think are healthy because of misleading labels, or because the magazines and diet books say so, but following many popular food trends may actually be leading to weight gain. This Clean Eating Program is about … Continue reading
8 Nutrition Rules Runners Should Live By
Creating the ideal nutrition plan to meet the needs of a runner is just a series of simple steps. The perfect nutrition plan will keep you fueled, help you maintain a healthy weight, optimize your performance, and keep you feeling … Continue reading
8 Foods To Boost Your Metabolism
Your metabolism is partly ruled by genetics, but you can rev it up naturally by eating the right foods. When you eat these foods as part of a healthy diet and combine them with a regular exercise routine, they can … Continue reading