The Wrinkled Runner

Get in touch with Coach Sher! Hey Running Friends! Finding motivation to keep our running consistent is something we all have to deal with from time to time. Today I'm sharing with you the ways that I try to keep from burning out and get myself out the door, even if I am not training for a race. Resources from The Wrinkled Runner: The Wrinkled Runner Website- Running Through the Holidays The...

Get in touch with Coach Sher! Hey Running Friends! Today we are  talking about running with a partner. Last week I went over the benefit of running alone.  Dave is back today as we talk about running together. We are in the car, so some of the audio is not ideal. Resources: The Wrinkled Runner Website- Running with my Buddy Running Safety Website Recommendations: JoggingBuddy.com - a site that lin...

Get in touch with Coach Sher! Hey Running Friends! Welcome to Season 3! I can't believe this podcast is already a year old. It has been so much fun spending Monday mornings with you all. I really enjoy the feedback I get from you in the form of emails, and your questions are usually turned into episodes so keep them coming! Today I'm sharing with you some of the benefits I have found whe...

Get in touch with Coach Sher! Hey Running Friends! Today's episode is the last one of Season 2! I'll be back January 3, 2022 with a new season. I have what's known as hip drop, and I only knew it because of a picture taken of me during a race. When you see someone with the condition, it is very obvious to the person seeing it. What's not so obvious is if you are the one with it...

Get in touch with Coach Sher! Hey Running Friends! Today I'm sharing with you some great reasons you may want to look into hiring a run coach, even if you are just starting out. I promise this isn't me trying to sell you my services! I only coach runners in the Buffalo area, I currently do not do any virtual coaching, so give this a listen if you've ever wished someone was there to...

Get in touch with Coach Sher! Hey Running Friends! Today's episode is really short. Just a quick word on having a running mantra in your back pocket for getting through a hard run. In the podcast I talk about a book called "Mindful Running" by Mackenzie L. Havey. I refer to her as Mackenzie HARVEY, which is wrong (not sure why, maybe Havey was autocorrected to Harvey and I just read...

Get in touch with Coach Sher! Hey Running Friends! On today's episode I'm explaining the A,B,C's of running goals, and why having them will help keep you motivated to continue to run even after you finish whatever "Start to Run" program you are using. Resources from this episode: Blog Posts from The Wrinkled Runner- Running A,B,C's- How to Structure Your Running Goals...

Get in touch with Coach Sher! Hey Running Friends! Today I'm sharing with you what I do for strength training to help my running. Strength is important for those muscles you use on the run, and those that you don't. Your core is what keeps you balanced, weak hips can cause hip drop and contribute to injuries, glutes need to be worked...there are so many benefits to getting stronger. Reso...

Get in touch with Coach Sher! Hey Running Friends! Today I'm giving you my take on running watches. I won't give you which one is the "best"! But I am talking about the things I like about them and some of the features that can help you out. Since I recorded this, I learned how to build my own running routes in the Garmin, so I'll link you to that post over on wrinkledrunn...

Get in touch with Coach Sher! Hey Running Friends! Today's episode is all about running pet peeves. My running partner (and husband) Dave and I are discussing the topic over a glass of wine and a beer for him. Join me over on my Facebook page (Wrinkledrunner.com) and answer the question, what are your running pet peeves? Running Website Recommendations: Wrinkledrunner.com Facebook page- join...

Get in touch with Coach Sher! Hi Running Friends! Today's episode is on running form. Many of us run how we run and are fine with that. But if you are experiencing injuries, want to get faster or run more efficiently there are tweaks you can make to your form to help you. You may even find you enjoy running more! One note about Strides. In the episode I refer to running strides at the end of...

Get in touch with Coach Sher! Hi Running Friends! On todays episode I'm talking about knee pain, especially in the older runner. Although runners of all ages (especially beginners) can be susceptible to it. Running will not "ruin" your knees, however! Find out what can cause knee pain and what you can do to help it. Resources I talk about: The Wrinkled Runner Blog: Knee Pain in the...

Get in touch with Coach Sher! Hi Running Friends! If you are an older runner, it can be hard to find resources online just for us. On today's episode I'm sharing with you some of the ones I've found over the last few years. Resources from the Episode: YouTube- Sherpa Herb - an older runner that talks about using the Heart Rate for training (MAF) 2nd Act TV - this link is for their R...

Get in touch with Coach Sher! Hey Running Friends, On today's episode I'm talking about fueling the runner. We need to think about what we are putting in our bodies before, during and after our runs. Staying hydrated at all times is important as well! One note about something I said. When I edited the podcast it sounded to me like I was saying you are burning the fat that you EAT on lowe...

Get in touch with Coach Sher! Hi Running Friends! Today's episode is a "Q and A". I answer a question that has been sent in from listeners of the podcast/readers of the blog, or YouTube subscribers. The question I answer today is about racing. This runner wanted to know if I had any advice for her, as she was going to be running her first half-marathon after running several 5 and 15...

Get in touch with Coach Sher! Hi Running Friends! On today's episode I'll be finishing up our heat related running series. Check out last weeks podcast to hear about whether you burn more fat or carbs on a hot run.  The week before I went over hydration and why it is so important. If you listen to anything in this episode, make sure you find out what heat related medical emergencies can...

Get in touch with Coach Sher! Hi Running Friends! In this episode, I am exploring a concept I learned about on the Weather Channel App. There is a Run Index (a number that tells you how “good” the running conditions are) and part of the science is related to whether you burn more carbs or fat depending on the outside temperature. I’ve always associated running with burning carbs, so this concept t...

Get in touch with Coach Sher! Hey Running Friends! Welcome to Season 2. These first few episodes are going to be all about running in the summer heat. There are things you can do to help acclimate your body and things you need to know to run smart. Hydration both before, during and after a hot run is important to make sure you don’t get into trouble and keep your body working the way it is meant t...

Get in touch with Coach Sher! Hi Running Friends! Today is the final episode for Season 1 of The Wrinkled Runner! The time has flown by, and I’m currently filling in  my calendar with podcast topics for Season 2 starting July 5th. A lot of episode topics come from questions from listeners, so if you have any questions about running they may be used in a podcast so send them my way. I’ll answer you...

Get in touch with Coach Sher! Hi Running Friends! On today’s episode I’m talking about the why’s and how’s of adjusting your runs. Sometimes runners can be a stubborn bunch (I know I am) and refusing to alter a plan we are following can result in injury or overtraining. Resources from the episode: Mighty Niagara Half Marathon: Website Wrinkled Runner YouTube Recap Wrinkled Runner Blog Post Nuun Re...

Get in touch with Coach Sher! Hey Running Friends! I suffer with insomnia, always have, but it is worse now that I am in menopause. As a runner, it can be hard to be motivated to get out for a run when I can feel really tired. This episode goes over some of the ways I try to get a good nights sleep. Resources from the episode: Insomnia in the Runner - The Wrinkled Runner YouTube Channel Insomnia i...

Get in touch with Coach Sher! Hey Running Friends! On today’s Q and A episode, I’m answering a question I received a few months ago regarding overtraining and burnout. Recognizing the symptoms of Overtraining Syndrome early can prevent a prolonged period of having to stop running and prevent a major burnout that could lead you to just quit altogether.  This topic may not seem like a “beginners” on...

Get in touch with Coach Sher! Hey Running Friends! Today’s episode lists the top videos from The Wrinkled Runner YouTube channel from 2020. YouTube Videos from the episode: Running Resolutions - 1:29 Choosing a Running Shoe - 1:56 RRCA Start to Run Program - 2:50 Winter Gear - 3:10 Apple Intervals App - 3:42 Companion Blog Posts: RRCA Start to Run Choosing a Running Shoe Winter Gear A,B,C Running...

Get in touch with Coach Sher! Hi Running Friends! On today’s episode I’m talking about the top posts of 2020 from The Wrinkled Runner website. Blog Posts in this episode: Choosing a Running Shoe - :57 “My Year of Running Dangerously” Book Review - 1:16 Warming Up Before a Run - 1:32 Top 10 Posts from 2019 - 1:55 Winter Gear - 2:13 Why I Will Never Run My Easy Days Hard- 2:55 Let’s Hear it for the...

Get in touch with Coach Sher! Hey running friends! In today's episode I'm interviewing a "regular runner". A runner like you and me. I love listening to podcasts with elite runners or experts in the running field for all their wisdom and information, but I also like the ones that talk to those of us who hit the road but will never qualify for the Olympics. I'm talking to m...