Mojo For Running Podcast

Whether you've travelled to Podunk or New York City, on a plane or in a car, with four friends or 24, you know that a destination race is the bomb; you know how much fun that can be. If you haven't travelled to do an out-of-town race with friends, you really, really should. Look at […] The post MFR 114: Destination Races appeared first on Mojo for Running .

It's Saturday morning. Katie, your daughter, has a soccer game at 9:00, and your husband has to work. That means you'll have your 9 year old son, Patrick, with you. You've got 8 miles on your schedule, but how will you manage it? Then you think, "I wonder if I could get Patrick to ride […] The post MFR 113: Running Families appeared first on Mojo for Running .

When you look outside and see that it's raining, do you reluctantly move on to the next thing on your 'to do' list? Do you cheer because now you have an excuse not to run? Do you head for the gym and the dreadmill? Or do you put your shoes on and smile? Rain provides the […] The post MFR 112: Running in the Rain appeared first on Mojo for Running .

This is the fourth in a series of podcasts about cross-training. If you haven't already done so, please check out MFR 108, Cross-Training Basics, MFR 109, Swimming as Cross-Training for Runners and MFR 110, Cycling as Cross-Training for Running. You may count your steps every day if you have a fitness tracker, but have you ever […] The post MFR 111: Stair-Climbing as Cross-Training for Runners app...

Cycling is ideal cross-training for running. Like swimming, it fits into the category of cardio cross-training, but what is unique to biking is that it trains you to move your legs in the perfect pattern for running. No other form of cross-training has this effect, and that's just one reason I think every running should […] The post MFR 110: Cycling as Cross-Training appeared first on Mojo for Run...

Related article: Cross-Training Basics Episode 108 was an overview of cross-training for runners. In that episode, I grouped all cross-training into three categories. In this and the next episode, we'll look at the two most popular forms from the cardio category of cross-training for runners, swimming, in this episode, and biking will be Episode 110. […] The post MFR 109: Swimming as Cross-Trainin...

Related article: 8 Reasons to Cross-Train Do you cross-train? And if you do, do you have a plan? Do you think about how each type of cross training impacts your running? Do you think of any exercise other than running as cross-training? In this episode, I break down all cross training into three categories, which […] The post MFR 108: Cross-Training Basics appeared first on Mojo for Running .

One of my favorite quotes is the simple cliche, "Everything is relative." I express it often because it has such a profound effect on virtually everything, and remembering it, keeping it in mind, has the potential to massively impact our perspective on everything from miles we run to all the rest of our lives. Runners […] The post MFR 107: Reality Check, or a More Objective Perspective on the Mile...

During the weeks before my most recent marathon, I tried two changes to my usual pre-race regimen: Drinking tart cherry juice Soaking in epsom salts Neither was a far out, weird new idea. On the contrary, both were supported by solid research, particularly the cherry juice; however, I'll add that there were also articles on […] The post MFR 106: The One-Two Punch of Tart Cherry Juice and Epsom Sal...

Grandma's Marathon is well known as one of the most popular races in the United States. If you've ever done an internet search for the 'Most Popular Marathons' or 'Most Scenic Marathons,' you would have discovered this one. This Deluth, Minnesota marathon has it all, great crowd support, flawless organization, great weather – most of […] The post MFR 105: Grandma's Marathon Race Report appeared fi...

Whether you're a new runner or you've been running and racing for years, I bet there will something for everyone in this episode of the Mojo for Running Podcast. I'll break down what you need to know to maneuver safely through a water stop, whether you're stopping to drink, or just trying to get through […] The post MFR 104 – All About Aid Stations appeared first on Mojo for Running .

Every day is filled with choices: hit the snooze or get up in time to run, peanut butter and jelly or tuna salad, black coffee or add sugar, run around the block or go to the trail, and many other more difficult decisions, decisions that really matter, decisions that affect your whole life, sometimes for […] The post MFR 103: Clayton's Choice and the Epidemic of Hearing Problems Among Runners appe...

For this episode, I'm responding to a question someone asked on Instagram. She described her current pace and running training schedule and asked whether she should concentrate on improving speed or endurance. Great question because pretty much everybody wants to run faster and be able to run farther, but there is even more to it […] The post MFR 102: Listener Question Answered – Should I Train fo...

Running manners matter. We all learned the basics of life etiquette, when to use a fork and when to use a spoon, how to make introductions, and when to say, "Excuse me," but the rules of the road, path and track are unique to running; somewhere along the way, every runner needs to know them […] The post MFR 101: Runner Etiquette appeared first on Mojo for Running .

Super excited to be celebrating the 100th episode of the Mojo for Running Podcast. To commemorate this day, in episode #99, I asked my listeners to send me their best running stories or their favorite quotes for me to feature them in this episode. Some are funny, some provide great running inspiration, some will give […] The post MFR 100: Listener Stories appeared first on Mojo for Running .

Some runner foot problems, i.e, injuries, can be prevented, and some can't. Sometimes, you do everything right, care, meticulously for your feet, and boom, they still happen. Other times, you do something really dumb – and by 'you,' I mean 'me.' Yes, recently, I made a super dumb runner mistake. Yep, in this episode, I explain […] The post MFR 99: Foot Trouble, or Alternatively, Dumb Runner Mistak...

Most people do speed work and work on running form to get faster and to limit injuries, but they don't realize that improved leg turnover is the most efficient way to get faster, and it will also have an impressive impact on form. They tend to start with speed work and drills without ever doing […] The post MFR 98: Cadence, the Magic Bullet for Runners appeared first on Mojo for Running .

Running gives us so much. It makes our lives better in a hundred ways, but we can't forget running safety. We owe it this: to be careful, to exercise wisdom, to do what we know in our hearts, we should do, even if it's inconvenient and even if sometimes restricts our running. I'm talking about […] The post MFR 97: Safety for Runners appeared first on Mojo for Running .

It's common for people to do races as a training runs. Have you done this? It's really not a bad idea – sometimes – but  other times it might be a very bad idea.  You must go into it with a plan and stick to it. The key is to keep your goal in mind. […] The post MFR 96: Races as Training Runs appeared first on Mojo for Running .

Compression gear, especially compression calf sleeves, are all the rage. As I write this, I'm wearing compression shorts, and I've got to say, I'm becoming quite fond of them, but I'll save that for another article. I'll need to test them out in more situations before I'll be ready to offer an opinion. No, this […] The post MFR 95: Compression Gear appeared first on Mojo for Running .

Most people realize they 'should' warmup before a race, but I notice that many people don't. Hopefully, by the time you finish listening to this episode of the Mojo for Running Podcast, you'll be convinced of the incredible value of a good warmup. Too, I hope you'll realize that warming up is essential, if for […] The post MFR 94: Warming Up Before Your Race appeared first on Mojo for Running .

There is nothing like a great running movie to get you charged up for your next run, and I deliver the perfect choice in this episode of the Mojo for Running Podcast. A few months back, when I was out West, visiting Kiddo, we joined the Tacoma Runners for a one night special showing of […] The post MFR 93: You Must See "Run Free" and Other Running Films appeared first on Mojo for Running .

When you have to take time off from running, you probably freak out; most runners do. Once we're in the habit, we can't even imagine not running. After all, it's part of our identity, a big part. Time off from running leaves a gaping hole in our day, and if it occurs several days in […] The post MFR 92: Perspective on a Few Days Off From Running appeared first on Mojo for Running .

You probably don't give too much thought to your race bib, except to make sure you have one, right? If you're like most people, your biggest problem as regards race bibs, is when the occasion arises that you have one and can't use it. This is not just a problem for you, the runner, but […] The post MFR 91: When You Have a Race Bib You Cannot Use and Other Bib Related Topics appeared first on Mojo...

I'm a huge believer in taking into account all elements that might affect your running performance, evaluating it from every angle, not all at once, of course, but I think it's important to realize that adequate sleep is just as important as the right shoe, and speed work is just as important as the appropriate […] The post MFR 90: Running Drills appeared first on Mojo for Running .