Sensible Training, Satisfying Results Coach Deb presents running to ultra beginners, people who've yet to run their first half mile, non-stop. She starts at square one with motivation and education, from form to cross training, injury prevention and mindset. She'll start you off with a walk to run and explain what to do and when. She even provides a 10-day quick start plan that starts with a diagnostic test to help you customize your training.
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Anybody can become a runner, but there is a right way, a process that always works, and a wrong way. Sadly, many runners fail to discover that right process, the method that makes sense for runners at the cusp of running their first quarter mile. I'm here to get you on the right path for what I call 'beginning' beginner runners or extreme beginners. In this episode, you'll discover: Why most…
Runners are the best people, always ready to help beginners, but sometimes they forget to consider what is appropriate for the new runner at that particular time in their running journey. Experienced runners are extremely helpful to beginner runners, but the beginner needs to always stop and think about their situation before being influenced to do anything differently. MojoforRunning.com
Virtually anyone can run, can become a runner, but there is a right way to start running, and there are several common, deal-breaking mistakes. A beginner runner needs to know how to begin running. When would-be runners go at it the wrong way, make one or more of the common mistakes, they get discouraged and - incorrectly - believe that it's just not possible for them, for their body and their…
The life of a runner requires a daily dose of motivation. While veteran runners may sometimes struggle, beginner runners more frequently find their mojo is missing, and they need running inspiration. Coach Deb provides insight into the running mindset every beginner runner needs in order to maintain the motivation to get out there and put in the miles, day in and day out. Mojo for Running
The last episode answered the listener question, "How many days should I run?" That answered the question for someone at the very beginning of their running journey, but the answer is different for a beginner who is six months along. This episode answers the same question for that runner but also explains how to build running mileage even at three miles a week. It explains the strategy of how to…
Getting this right will make the beginner runner's journey much easier, much more comfortable, and lead to health instead of injuries. In this episode, Deb explains how often a beginner runner should run while also providing the reasoning behind the plan. Understanding this reasoning is key to long-term running success. Mojo for Running
As we finish 2020, we need to do the right things to prepare to make 2021 a powerful, postivie year, despite the pandemic. For sure, 2020 has been dreadful by all measures, but it doesn't have to beat you up, and let's not let it set the stage for 2021. I think 2021 would be the best year ever to become a runner. It's easy to let goals slide when struggling with such a crazy year, but this is just…
A beginner runner's success or failure often hinges on being able to manage several key aspects of running training. In this episode, I discuss beginner runner struggles. Preparedness is everything, seeing the big picture and being prepared for these inevitable challenges may make the difference between success and failure for anyone at the beginning of their running journey. It's not easy to…
This is the last day of the quick-start beginner runner series, the day you take the diagnostic test, which will provide the evaluation which will give you the needed information to implement what you've learned. You've been learning about what to do for nine days. Think of this as graduation day, the day you get the last, but most critical, piece of the puzzle. Today, you find out exactly what…
I've heard the phrase, 'turtle power,' for years, always from slower runners, usually in an upbeat, positive way, an "I'm fine with that" way, but sometimes they utter he words apologetically, and that makes me sad, because running, your running, everyone's running should be what they want it to be and what is right for that person. Often, these are beginner runners, but not always. It is my hope…
