The Wrinkled Runner

Get in touch with Coach Sher! Hi Running Friends! Today we are talking about incorporating different running workouts into your training. My goal to run a sub 2-hour half-marathon was realized once I added a variety of new “runs” like tempo’s, intervals and hill repeats. My Half-Marathon Story- 0:50 New Runners and Workouts-  1:27 Fartlek- 2:05 Hill Workouts- 3:10 Tempo Runs- 7:51 Intervals- 9:38...

Get in touch with Coach Sher! Hey Running Friends! In today’s episode I’m talking about doing too much, too soon when we start to run. This can cause injury, burnout and trigger disordered eating. If you are like me and tend to go all out when starting something new, this is the episode for you. Running to Lose Weight Can be Trouble- 1:27 Under Fueling can be an Older Runner Issue- 2:14 Help for D...

Get in touch with Coach Sher! Hey Running Friends! In this episode, I’m going over the benefits of running by time instead of mileage. If you are a beginner, and have used a program that has you run/walk for a certain amount of time, this can be a good way to keep moving forward with your running. When I am in my “off-season” (not training for any races), I often go out for a 40 minute or 60 minut...

Get in touch with Coach Sher! Hey Running Friends! This episode is a fast over view of warming up. The important take away is that warming up can be a good way to help your body get ready to run, and I mention the things I do to warm up. Those are leg swings, butt kicks and knee grabs. You can see me do butt kicks and leg swings in my YouTube video on the subject, which I’ll link to down below und...

Get in touch with Coach Sher! Hey there Running Friends! On today’s podcast I’m talking about the importance of rest and recovery for runners. Our bodies can do amazing things, and when you understand why they do what they do you’ll understand the importance of resting that body to get it ready to do even greater things! Today is a quickie, but so important! - General Training Plan - 0:27 - Tempta...

Get in touch with Coach Sher! Hey there Running Friends! Today we are talking about the words runners use and what they mean. One note about running workout terms like fartlek, tempo, etc., I will cover workouts and what they are and how to do them in a podcast episode in March, so if you're looking for that subscribe so you don't miss it. I'm going to list the words below, and when...

Get in touch with Coach Sher! Season 1 Episode 3- RRCA Start to Run Hey there Running Friends! In this episode, I talk about the RRCA (Road Runners Club of America) Start to Run program. I am certified as a running coach by the RRCA, and direct new runners to this program. The plan utilizes the Run/Walk method to get you out the door and running only 1 minute for every 5 for the first week, until...

Get in touch with Coach Sher! Season 1 Episode 2- Choosing Your Running Shoes Hey there Running Friends! In this episode, I talk about what you can expect when you go to a dedicated running store to pick out shoes. No one ever should feel intimidated by the process, in fact, it should be a motivator to get you going! Some of the specifics I cover are: - Going to the Running Store- 1:02 - What new...

Get in touch with Coach Sher! Season 1, Episode 1: Introducing the Wrinkled Runner Hi there. My name is Sherry and I’m the Wrinkled Runner. A 50 something from Buffalo, NY who has made running...and helping new runners and older runners reach their goals...my passion. You can find my additional outlets on my YouTube channel and at wrinkledrunner.com . Sign up over on the blog for the once-a-month...