Mojo For Running

Running probably requires less gear than any other sport, but the one piece of essential running gear is a pair of shoes. In this third episode about running shoes, I discuss how you can safely and effectively wash your shoes, how to get the smell out of them, and more. The post MFR 43: Running Shoes, Part 3 appeared first on Mojo for Running.

Everybody loves a challenge, especially runners. So, I’ve got a doozy for you. I challenge you to do 13 half marathons in 2013. That’s more than one a month, which means it’s not appropriate or reasonable for new or inexperienced runners, but for experienced half marathon and marathon runners, this will be great fun. I […] The post MFR 42: The 13 x 13 in 13 Half Marathon Challenge appeared first on Mojo for Running.

This is the second in a series of three podcasts about running shoes. Last time we talked about what should happen when you go to a running store, what you need to know, and where to go to buy running shoes. We also talked about terminology. This time, I discuss the advantages of minimalist shoes, […] The post MFR 41: Minimalist Running Shoes appeared first on Mojo for Running.

This is the first in a series of three podcasts about running shoes. In this episode, I explain how to know whether the sales person in the running store is knowledgeable, considerations when selecting running shoes, and some of the terms you may want to know. The following articles provide more in depth information from […] The post MFR 40: Running Shoes appeared first on Mojo for Running.

My favorite way to run a race – no matter the distance – is to negative split it, which means to run the second half faster than the first half. In this episode of the Mojo for Running Podcast I explain why you would want to run a negative split and how to train to […] The post MFR 39: Negative Splits appeared first on Mojo for Running.

It’s time to talk about breaking up your long run, at least sometimes. That’s right. Sometimes, it is advisable to break up your long run, but to still do the two runs close enough together for them to have the same, or nearly the same, or even a better, more advantageous effect. Here is an […] The post MFR 38: Break Up Your Run – Sometimes appeared first on Mojo for Running.

Michelle Eley became something she never thought possible, someone she never imagined she could be. She became a runner. I’m telling her story because it’s a story tha virtually anyone could have as their own, because becoming a runner, no matter how far-fetched the idea may seem is an achievable goal for almost anyone. Enjoy […] The post MFR 37: Michelle Eley’s Journey, a Love Affair with Running appeared first on Mojo for Running.

I apologize to all Mojo for Running Podcast listeners. I know I’ve been absent for a while, but I’m back and anxious to get caught up on podcasts. Unfortunately, September and February are my busiest months of the year, and as a result, sometimes I get behind on podcasts, but when I am not working […] The post MFR 36: Where I’ve Been and What I Do appeared first on Mojo for Running.

Did you jump rope as a kid? Most likely. Well, turns out jumping rope is a darn good form of cross training for running. So, it’s time to get yourself a jump rope, but it’ll probably need to be a bit longer that your first one. If you think you’re too old, you absolutely are […] The post MFR 35: Jumping Rope appeared first on Mojo for Running.

Last time we talked about the value of running friends for enriching your life and motivating your running; so, today, I provide ideas for how you can find a running group in your town. Doing so will provide you with motivation and entertainment while helping every other member of the running group. With the right […] The post MFR 34: How to Find a Running Group appeared first on Mojo for Running.

This episode is about the value of running friends. It is great if you are intrinsically motivated to get out here and run every day or almost every day, but if you develop a circle of running friends, if you join a running group, you’ll find that you mis fewer runs, get in more miles, […] The post MFR 33: Running Friends appeared first on Mojo for Running.

When I recorded Episodes 27 and 28, after I discussed the value of using a metronome to improve running cadence, aka stride rare, aka leg turnover, I recorded my metronome for a few moments for you to get the idea of what that was like. Later, it occurred to me that it might be quite […] The post MFR 32: Running with a Metronome appeared first on Mojo for Running.

Have you ever had a really bad race? If you’ve done more than a few races, then I know your answer is yes. If you have never had a bad race, then you haven’t been racing for long. The longer you’ve been racing, the wider variety of race experiences you’ve had, and most of you […] The post MFR 31: When You Have a Horrible, Terrible, Dreadful Race appeared first on Mojo for Running.

With this episode, I’m beginning a regular feature of the Mojo for Running Podcast titled One Runner’s Story. These will be profiles of runners. Sometimes it will be about how running changed a person’s life, sometimes they’ll be motivational stories, and other times they’ll be race reports. I already have received many stories, and I […] The post MFR 30: The New and Improved Pete Nelson appeared first on Mojo for Running.

If a runner doesn’t stay healthy, if he becomes injured, no matter what his running goals, he will not achieve them any time soon. Preventing injury, therefore, must be every runner’s top priority. These tips will help you to keep running. Link mentioned: Running Times Magazine article: “Owner’s Manual: Cracked Back” by Jim Thompson Article […] The post MFR 29: Ten Tips for Staying Healthy and Preventing Injury appeared first on Mojo for Running.

We discussed the importance of improved running cadence in the last episode. This time we will discuss ways that you can improve your cadence, also known as stride rate, to improve your running form, increase running speed, improve running economy, and prevent injuries. The post MFR 28: Running Cadence, Part 2 appeared first on Mojo for Running.

As with any sport, different facets of running tend to get heightened attention for a while until they are superseded by the next popular topic of interest. It seems the ‘barefoot’ running fascination is waning, lately, not because of disinterest but because it’s no longer ‘new.’ Personally, I have been hearing much over the last […] The post MFR 27: Cadence, aka Stride Rate or Leg Turnover appeared first on Mojo for Running.

The longer I coach, the more strongly I feel that running form is an often overlooked avenue for veteran runners to improve and for beginning runners to succeed. In this episode, I discus proper running form as regards head position, shoulders, arm position and swing, core, foot strike, and arm/leg coordination. This single podcast coul […] The post MFR 26: Running Form appeared first on Mojo for Running.

Many beginning runners complain of breathing problems. Typically, they say they can never seem to catch their breath, and I understand that if you feel like you can’t breathe, you can’t very well focus on improving your running. You certainly can’t get comfortable and actually enjoy it, either. In fact, you will probably be incapable […] The post MFR 25: Breathing Problems for Runners appeared first on Mojo for Running.

Have you been maintaining a daily running journal? If you haven’t, why not start now? In this episode, I explain all the things you should note in your running journal and how that information can be helpful to your running performance and how it will help you in your progress toward your goal race. If […] The post MFR 24: Keep a Running Journal appeared first on Mojo for Running.