Running Tips To Release Your Inner Athlete

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Steve Carmichael

Steve Carmichael
USATF/RRCA certified run coach
NASM-certified personal trainer
PN1 certified nutrition coach

Hi, Steve here. Over the past two decades, I have helped thousands of recreational and competitive athletes release their potential through run and strength coaching, my podcast, and the tips you will find on this website.

Thanks for visiting!

Running Articles and Tips

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The Best Sports Drink For Runners

Which sports drinks are the best for runners? It’s rare to see an ad for a sports drink that doesn’t ...
The Best Running Apps for Your Phone

The 13 Best Mobile Running Apps For Beginners

When you’re just starting out as a runner, the sheer amount of fitness trackers and timekeeping apps on the market ...
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RB12: Letting Go – How To Recover From A Bad Race Or Run

So we all have had bad workouts and races. Sometimes we know what went wrong, but what gets crazy frustrating ...
couch to 5k problems running program

Couch To 5k Training Plan: Gail’s Problems (And How To Fix Them)

A little while ago, I received an email from a listener (we’ll call her Gail)  who was struggling with her ...
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Training While on Vacation

Congrats on your upcoming vacation - but don't think that means you can take a break from your training plan ...
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Running Fatigue And Lack Of Energy To Train

One of the most common excuses runners make is “I did not have time to run today.” While certainly true ...
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The Best Running Headphones

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RB10: Stick With It! Tips For Maintaining Your Running Program

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Couch To 5k Review

Photo: Courtesy of seasonitalready.com I’ll be honest. I am not a big fan of the Couch to 5K training program ...

Marathon Race Guides

Chicago marathon runners… Check out my Unofficial Guide to the Chicago Marathon
Marine Corps Marathon runners… Check out my Unofficial Guide to the Marine Corps Marathon
New York Marathon Guide
Marine Corps Marathon runners… Check out my Unofficial Guide to the New York Marathon
Boston Marathon runners… Check out my Unofficial Guide to the Boston Marathon
Los Angeles Marathon runners… Check out my Unofficial Guide to the Los Angeles Marathon