Stories from Ask Coach Jenny at Runner's World
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Four Ways to Recover Nutritionally (and Quickly) Post Long Run
Ask Coach Jenny at Runner's World &bull Feb 2, 2012
What are your thoughts on recovery drinks? I'm trying to eat better but wonder if the recovery drinks are worth the money. I do long runs every Saturday and normally average between 6-10 miles on... ASK COACH JENNY! Coach Jenny… Full Story »
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Running Cuba (Legally)
Ask Coach Jenny at Runner's World &bull Dec 29, 2011
As 2011 comes to an end, I'd like to share my most memorable running adventure of the year (and the past few for that matter). In November, the first American Marathon Tour went to Cuba legally... ASK COACH JENNY! Coach… Full Story »
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7 Ways to Make Your Running Shoes Last Longer
Ask Coach Jenny at Runner's World &bull Nov 3, 2011
How often do I need to change my shoes? Is there anything I an do to make them last longer? ~Joe Hi Joe. The answer to your first question, truly depends on the runner and the shoes. Every runner... ASK… Full Story »
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- Running Shoes
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Spectator Gratitude and the Art of Great Marathon Signage
Ask Coach Jenny at Runner's World &bull Oct 7, 2011
One of the greatest things about the marathoning world are the dedicated spectators and volunteers that line the streets cheering on the participants. They pack up a week's worth of energy and sprinkle it like pixie dust on the runners… Full Story »
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- Motivation
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Speed QA with Apolo Ohno
Ask Coach Jenny at Runner's World &bull Sep 15, 2011
There's no better way to interview eight-time Olympic speedskating medalist Apolo Ohno than with a round of Speed Q I'm happy to report that we covered 20 questions in 12:04, and we even had time for a few laughs along the way. Thanks to everyone who posted their great questions on my Facebook wall. Apolo: I'm running the Chicago Half Marathon as part of my training for the ING New York City Marathon this fall. It's always nice to run a half marathon in a beautiful city. I was challenged by Jared "The Subway Guy" Fogle to run my first… Full Story »
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Three Ways to Inspire Your Kids to Run (and an Inspirational Running Family)
Ask Coach Jenny at Runner's World &bull Jun 23, 2011
What can we do to inspire kids to run? A family that runs together, succeeds together. Every runner has a story about how they got started. Some start early in life and just keep running while... ASK COACH JENNY! Coach… Full Story »
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Running: How to Get Started Without Crying
Ask Coach Jenny at Runner's World &bull May 25, 2011
Coach Jenny Hadfield is the co-author of the best selling Marathoning for Mortals and Running for Mortals. She is a nationally recognized speaker, writer and endurance athlete. I am from South Africa and I'm having trouble getting started. I tried walking at first and after a few… Full Story »
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How to Get Rid of Calf Cramps
Ask Coach Jenny at Runner's World &bull May 5, 2011
Coach Jenny Hadfield is the co-author of the best selling Marathoning for Mortals and Running for Mortals. She is a nationally recognized speaker, writer and endurance athlete. If there is one thing that really gets me pumped, it's receiving progress reports from the runners I coach. I'm a teacher at heart and hearing that I've helped someone improve their running is better than anything in the world to me (except chocolate, maybe). So… Full Story »
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Fueling Strategies for Hypoglycemic and Diabetic Marathoners
Ask Coach Jenny at Runner's World &bull Apr 28, 2011
Coach Jenny Hadfield is the co-author of the best selling Marathoning for Mortals and Running for Mortals. She is a nationally recognized speaker, writer and endurance athlete. Hi, you gave me some great training advice (for hiking the Continental Divide Trail in CO). Thanks again for that! Today's question is about marathon running. I'm a hypoglycemic and am having trouble figuring out what to use for… Full Story »
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Tips for Racing Your Best Boston Marathon Ever
Ask Coach Jenny at Runner's World &bull Apr 13, 2011
Coach Jenny Hadfield is the co-author of the best selling Marathoning for Mortals and Running for Mortals. She is a nationally recognized speaker, writer and endurance athlete. I'm 42 and ran a 3:08:50 at the Boston Marathon last year. One month ago I ran Yasso 800's (10 x 800 @ 2:58 or better), and just yesterday, completed a tempo run of 8-miles with the middle 6-miles @6:33 pace, and an average heart rate of 165. I've been logging 40-50 miles a week for some time now. Do I go for the sub-3 hour race in Boston this year? I… Full Story »
