Mojo For Running Podcast

While cheetahs are known for their speed, they are sprinters. They can't hold that speed for long. Humans, on the other hand, can run much farther but not as fast. We can, however, improve our ability to run faster by modifying our speed training to add high intensity interval workouts. In recent years, high intensity […] The post MFR 89: HIIT – High Intensity Interval Training appeared first on M...

When runners discuss speed work, four words you likely hear thrown around are fartleks, repeats, intervals, and tempo runs. If you ask ten people what each means, you'll get several people agreeing on their meanings, but you'll also get several people who know 'more or less' what they mean, and you'll get some who'll tell […] The post MFR 88: Fartleks, Repeats, Intervals and Tempo Runs Explained a...

January is the month of reflection and projection. I've got some thoughts that I hope will help with your running goals for this next year, and I present the Mojo for Running 2016 Challenge. I hope your running resolutions for next year are not just about how many miles you run. While it's good to […] The post MFR 87: Goals, Resolutions and the Mojo 2016 Race Challenge appeared first on Mojo for R...

Last time we discussed the importance of balance for runners of all levels and at all speeds. It's critical to virtually every element of running, and perhaps most important of all, because it is at the root of good running form. That's because if you have a poor sense of balance, it will be that […] The post MFR 86: Part 2, Exercises and Drills to Improve Balance and Proprioception appeared first...

Oddly, relatively little is said about balance for runners. Yet, running is all about balance. Right? If you're on two feet, you're walking, and if you're on one foot, you're balancing. I am all about finding every conceivable way to improve running, and I'm an especially big fan of any means that is not intense, […] The post MFR 85: Balance and Proprioception for Runners appeared first on Mojo fo...

Multi-day running events, frequently referred to as challenges, are becoming more and more popular as runners reach for new challenges and race directors seek new ways to attract runners, but training for multi-day running events, of course, should be different and leaves many runners stumped. That is the topic of this podcast. I'll discuss how […] The post MFR 84: Training for Multi-Day Running E...

Do you ever listen while you run? No, I don't mean listen to music or conversation or podcasts. Do you listen for the sound of your feet hitting the ground? Try it. If your feet make a loud pounding noise, that means you're hitting the ground with more force than necessary, and there is room […] The post MFR 83: Stop the Pounding, How to Tread Lightly When You Run appeared first on Mojo for Runnin...

Most of the runners I know hope to PR on a regular basis. They know they're not likely to PR often, but they at least hope to PR every once in a while. That makes sense, but it's important to keep in mind that your chances of setting a new PR (personal record), aka PB […] The post MFR 82: Make Three Changes to Your Training This Month to Set a PR Next Month appeared first on Mojo for Running .

One topic that doesn't get much attention in running magazines, on online sites, and in blogs, is older runners, senior runners, masters runners – yikes! There lies one of the problems:  what word to use. That alone is a semantics nightmare. You don't want to offend anyone, for sure. I know I don't; so, in […] The post MFR 81: Critical Information for 'All' Runners about 'Older' Runners appeared f...

Any runner at any level is always at risk for becoming overtrained, of developing overtraining syndrome, a condition you'll want to go to great effort to avoid because it's unpleasant, disappointing, and dangerous. In this Mojo for Running Podcast episode, I explain how runners can fall into the trap of overtraining, the symptoms and what […] The post MFR 80: Overtraining Syndrome appeared first o...

Keep these injury prevention tips top of mind, and you'll be able to prevent most running injuries, meaning more miles and more smiles. If you run for many years, it's inevitable that you will have to overcome a minor injury from time to time, but some people manage to run for decades with very few […] The post MFR 79: Injury Prevention Tips for Runners appeared first on Mojo for Running .

Last time we discussed uphill technique, but what goes up must come down. Let's discuss how to maximize downhill running while preventing injury. If you've done races with hills, then you've probably noticed that most people run downhill at the same pace they run on flat ground. That is a huge opportunity missed. If you […] The post MFR 78: How to Run Hills Part 2 – Running Downhill appeared first...

In this episode of the Mojo for Running Podcast we take a look at running hills. Master hill-running technique and you'll never be intimidated by hills again. On the contrary, you'll be looking for races with hills because you will know how to run hills. You will have an edge over all the runners struggling to […] The post MFR 77: How to Run Hills Part 1 – Uphill appeared first on Mojo for Running...

To be a successful runner, to keep getting back out there, day after day, year after year, you need a constant stream of motivation and inspiration. When one of our running friends needs motivation to run, we all have a responsibility to keep them going, because there will be days when our running friends will […] The post MFR 76: Encouraging Words for Runners, Two Perspectives on Motivation and I...

Of the various forms of speed work, one time tested way for any runner to improve running speed is to raise their lactate threshold by incorporating tempo runs into their training schedule. Devoting just one workout per week to a tempo run should payoff with lower times in only a short time. Subscribe with Stitcher […] The post MFR 75: Tempo Runs Explained appeared first on Mojo for Running .

Coach Deb explains the genesis and evolution of Mojo for Running, how its origin ties in with the local running club she founded, Run Tampa, and much more. In this episode of the Mojo for Running Podcast, she explains the genesis of the Run Tampa running group and all that followed as it continues to […] The post MFR 74: The Whole Story of Mojo for Running, Run Tampa and More appeared first on Moj...

Every runner will end up doing a walk run from time to time, for one reason or another, and there is nothing wrong with that. I do a walk/run for the first mile every time out. Some people employ the walk run method for the duration of every run, and that is their goal. I […] The post MFR 73: When You Feel Compelled to Walk – Listener Question Answered appeared first on Mojo for Running .

One of the things that draw people to this sport is its simplicity and ease of access. It's inexpensive and you can do it just about anywhere, but even so, there are running tips and tricks that veteran runners know, which can save time and trouble, and facilitate all that is good about running. These […] The post MFR 72: Running Tips and Tricks appeared first on Mojo for Running .

Every year at about this time I provide Mojo for Running listeners with a  running challenge for the following year. For 2014, I challenged you to run twelve 5k races, and for 2013, I challenged you to run thirteen half marathons. In MFR Podcast #71, I challenge you to run six 5k's and six half […] The post MFR 71: 2015 Mojo for Running Challenge appeared first on Mojo for Running .

Since runners, by nature, tend to be incredibly helpful to each other, it's no surprise that when one runner asks for running advice, it pours forth in large quantity. This is probably a good thing, but it's only a good thing if the giver and receiver exercise good judgment. I hope this episode of the […] The post MFR 70: Great and Not So Great Running Advice appeared first on Mojo for Running .

When you pin on that number, when you enter the appropriate corral, when you cross the starting line, no matter how your training has been over the months leading up to the marathon, you never really know how the morning will unfold, and such was the case on July 27th of this year when I […] The post MFR 69: My Broken Arm PR at the SF Marathon appeared first on Mojo for Running .

Shin splints affect virtually every runner at some time in their running career, and for long-time runners, they may come and go over the years. In this podcast, I present the symptoms, causes, treatments, and preventions as presented by numerous medical/health professionals, and links to those primary sources are below. Inside the Doctor's Office: Keep […] The post MFR 68: Shin Splints appeared f...

Related article: 5 Tips for Running in the Heat The Goldilocks Principle says 'something' must fall within two margins, not too much and not too little, and so it is with hydration for runners. You must consume enough to prevent dehydration, but you must not drink too much. When training for long races, it is […] The post MFR 67: Hydration for Runners The Goldilocks Principle appeared first on Moj...

Any time you'll be running for more than an hour, you know you'll need to have a hydration plan, which will, no doubt involve one of the many hydration systems available. In this episode I explain the options, the advantages and disadvantages of each, and what to consider when shopping for hydration gear. The importance […] The post MFR 66: Hydration Systems for Runners appeared first on Mojo for...

It is not surprising that half marathons continue to grow in popularity. They are the perfect distance to challenge the runner, but training for 13 miles does not have to completely dominate your life. Anyone who can run a 5k can run a half marathon if they're willing to put in six months of hard […] The post MFR 65: First Time Half Marathoners appeared first on Mojo for Running .