FOULTIPS RUNNING BLOG
New Year Running Resolutions for 2022
If you set up your goals now, you wonât need to cram at the end of th eyear. Pick one, pick two or pick them all, but get started right away.
The 100th Blog Post
After resuming the blogging in February 2020, Foultips.run is reachig 100 blog posts.
1000 Miles: Reflections on a Challenging Year
Despite serious health challenges, I was able to reach 1000 miles for the year. A testament to 14 years of being active and fit.
Manish and his 500 Consecutive Halves
After being challenged to run a half marathon for 21 consecutive days, he kept going and going until he racked up 500.
Watch Issues Are Not Excuses to Skip a Run
A non- functioning GPS watch will never be a valid reason to skip a run. There are plenty of options to get around this minor setback.
Avoiding Bathroom Issues While Running
If you havenât hade GI issues while running, you havenât run enough. Here are some tips to delay the inevitable as much as possible
Book Review: All American. The Rise and Fall of Jim Thorpe
Jim Thorpe was labeled as âThe Best Athlete in the Worldâ By King Gustav of Sweden after the 1912 Olympics. But that was just the beginning.
Coach Adolfo Featured in the Old Crazy Runners Podcast
OCR is a weekly running podcast hosted by Nicholas and Fundy, featuring fun interviews with runners of every type. A fun listen.
On Back Up Plans & Back Up Races
Regardless of our preparation for a race, life can get on the way and we need to be prepared to adjust on the fly. Or, sometimes, go for a re do.
Prayers for Runners
Regardless of the superior being you believe in, saying a runnerâs prayer before a run or a race can be an uplifting experience. Here are some samples.
Book Review â Arthur Lydiard: Master Coach
Lydiard is one of the most influential people in the history of contemporary running. His methods are the base of most training programs these days.
Fitness Should Fit into Your Life
Fitness shouldnâe become something else to fit into our busi lives. Guess blogger Marci Braithwaite gives us some perspective on this matter.
What I Canât Control in My Run
There are so many aspects in running and racing that we canât control, that we must learn to adjust and move on while making the best out of what is in out hands.
Internal Thoughts of a Morning Runner
A funny and thoughful blog post from Coach Shelby Schmidt, from her blog âRunning & Scmidtâ. Published with her persmission.
The Lore and Facts of Carbo Loading
Regardless of how much cabrs you guzzle, the body can only absorb a finite quantity. That 4th bowl of pasta or those Oreos and Doritos ar not contributing.
8 Tips for Out-of-Town Racing
Out-of-town racing is one of the great pleasures of running. But, as fun as they are, they require more planning so we can have a good experience.
The Value of the Cooldown
A proper cooldown after a hard workout can provide a runner multiple benefits. It has to become part of your routine and it shouldnât be viewed as additional work.
The Value of the Warmup
There are plenty of benefits for warming up properly before a workout. Make sure you understand its benefits and donât skip it.
Cardiac Health and Running
Being fit and running does not equal to a cardiovascular vaccine. Every year, a handful of people go for a run and donât come back. Donât become one of them.
9 Marathon Training Mistakes
Donât sabotage your marathon training. Make sure you reap all the benefits of your training.by avoiding these 9 common mistakes.
Keeping a Running Logbook
Despite our GPS watches taking care of it, there are multiple advantages for keeping a written running logbook.
The Case for Urinals at Starting Lines
There is a very solution out there to ease the congestion at the port-a-potties in races. Are we mature enough to adopt it?
It Is Perfectly Fine Not to Go for a PR
Some runners reset their PRs every 5 or 10 years. Others live from the former glory . And that is OK, too, as the âPâ stands for âpersonalâ,
Book Review: A Runnerâs High
The latest book by the Ultramarathon Man is entertaining, well-written, funny at times and deep at others. A good investment of time and money.
The Power of Being Constant
Anthony Reed decided to start running to avoid insulin. 42 years later he has logged 47,000 miles and competed in 226 races, including 131 marathons.
Fours PRs, a BQ and a 62 Minute Marathon Improvement
In just 28 months working with a coach, the improvements speak for themselves.
What Motivates Runners
There are many studies that classify what motivates runners to lace up. Here are a handful of them.
The Art and the Science of Coaching Runners
To to improve and test your limits, the guidance of a knowledgeable coach, one who can balance art and science, becomes more important, if not indispensable.
Heat Exhaustion Vs. Heatstroke
As we enter the hot weather in the Northern Hemisphere, knowing the symptoms of heat exhaustion and heatstroke can save lives.
2 Breathing Techniques to Improve Your Running
Diaphragmatic and Rhythmic breathing are two techniques that may help your running.
World Record Breaker Finishes 50K, trained by Foultips.run
Despite multiple challenges, Coste completed his 50K under the tutelage of Coach Adolfo.
Book Review â Today We Die A Little
Emil Zatopek was one of the early glories of our sport. This book by Richard Askwith, separates the man from the myth.
One Year Without Missing a Day
Guest blogger Patrick OâDea, hasnât missed a day of running in the last year. Today, he tells us his story.
Tears and Running
Tears are the reflection of the extreme emotions of our lives. In running is no different. Why would it be?
My Case on Behalf of Glucosamine
There are no conclusive studies on its benefits, but the only research paper I need is that it works for me.
Running with Lymphoma
She was told to keep moving during her cancer treatment. The day before her last cycle of chemo, she completed a half marathon.
7 Additional Bad Running Habits to Quit
As a follow up to a September 2020 post, we are presenting 7 additional bad habits to quit to have a more pleasant running experience.
The Mechanics of the Arm Swing
Arm swing helps providing stability, counterbalancing the movement of the opposite leg, balancing the pelvis, and helps forward momentum.
The Key to the Arm Swing
There is a lot more to running correctly than just getting your legs and feet working properly. What you do with your hands and arms is equally important.
The Journey of âThe Fat Runnerâ
Before you get offended by the title, so you can feel morally superior, take the time to read what Coach Marci has to say on the subject. Then feel free to judge.
Foultips Head Coach Was Profiled in Runnerâs World
âThe fact that they chose me to be featured in the My Running Life section is one of the highlights of my running career.â
10 Guidelines on Runners Etiquette
Even though there are no written rules on how behave while running, there are simple guidelines we must follow to make the experience more enjoyable and safe for everyone.
The Inspirational Story of Marie Bartoletti
Despite suffering a massive stroke, she has continued to persevere and, last month, in Fort Lauderdale, she completed her 500th marathon.
The Joys and Benefits of Running on Sand
The first requirement to enjoy your sand run and do it safely, is to forget about your watch. Your time, cadence, VO2Max, etc., are irrelevant.
The Road to My Skydive 100-Mile Ultramarathon
Ethel Belair is a long distance runner based in South Florida. Through faith, perseverance and always wearing a genuine smile, she has reached a new level as a runner by finishing her first 100-Miler.
A Tough, Yet Successful Coaching Day at the A1A Half
Despite the challenging weather conditions, Foultips.runâs three trainees reached their goals at the A1A Publix Half marathon.
Book Review â 26 Marathons
In his latest book, Keflezighi goes into detail about each of his 26 marathons. How he trained, what were his life challenges at the time, how he performed and the sports and life lessons he took from each one of them.
7 Running Myths
While some explanations made sense in the 1920s or the 1980s, science has progressed enough to adjust or disproof our understanding on certain running concepts