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Five MORE running shoe questions, answered!

Do socks really make a difference? How should I lace my shoes if my feet are different sizes? Do the feet really grow throughout the lifespan? All these answers and more...

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Your top 5 running shoe questions, ANSWERED.

When should I replace my shoes? Will running barefoot make me stronger? Why do I get plantar fasciitis flare-ups in the summer/fall? And more! Your questions, answered!

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Running shoes demystified: Seeing beyond the brand.

It's time you put your brand loyalty aside and begin to learn about the four main shoe categories.

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Running shoes demystified: How to know when it's time to invest in new running shoes?

Five ways to tell if your running shoes have been loved to death! ... and you need a new pair of shoes.

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Coach-to-Athlete Q&A Time!

Coach-to-Athlete Q Time. Open to all Run Formula Athletes!

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Meet The Run Formula's NEWEST Coach!

A year ago I met my soon-to-be coach, Beth Shutt for coffee. For several weeks before we met in person we talked on the phone here and there and emailed routinely about my Boston marathon training. Out of the kindness of her heart Beth put up with my incessant questions about anything and everything running related. I say this because at that point she wasn’t my actually my one-on-one coach, rather I had simply paid for the mission-plan option with The Run Formula. With this option a coach creates your training plan and to some extent you are sent on your merry way (well, not really - there is an online group forum where you can post any/all run questions and get a response back within 24 hours).

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There’s no magic in marathon: The five pillars of race day success.

There's no magic in marathon. Maximizing your race day performance requires months and weeks of practice learning the ins and outs of your body and what is truly capable of at the big event. You put it the work, you reap the rewards. It's really just that simple!

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Saying ‘so long’ to your sole-mate: The benefits of training in two shoes.

Many runners spend their days scouring the earth’s surface to find that single special set of shoes that will take them to marathon greatness. These runners mistakenly hunt for their soulmate as they believe there is only one special shoe out there that can get them to the starting line unscathed. But what if you not only could- but possibly SHOULD train in more than one shoe to prepare for race day? What if training in two shoes actually has real physical, psychological and training benefits that can enhance your race day performance?

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Dressing for the three C’s of winter: The crisp, the cold and the cruel.

Not sure what to wear when you have to brave the cold temperatures for your long run? You’re not alone! Many runners have difficulty knowing how to dress for winter’s ever-changing conditions. Whipping winds, slippery snow and brutally cold temperatures often make for challenging- but not impossible- training runs. Investing in durable and functional gear allows for runner to comfortably train through the majority of winter’s extreme conditions.

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Running again post marathon: managing expectations and setting goals.

Congrats marathoner!!! You have just completed your fall marathon and I know you want to ride this marathon high as long as possible! All you can think about is getting back out there on the road, planning future races, pushing harder and getting stronger and even faster for next time!

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Five MORE running shoe questions, answered!

Do socks really make a difference? How should I lace my shoes if my feet are different sizes? Do the feet really grow throughout the lifespan? All these answers and more...

06/01/2016 | | Kassandra Berry

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Your top 5 running shoe questions, ANSWERED.

When should I replace my shoes? Will running barefoot make me stronger? Why do I get plantar fasciitis flare-ups in the summer/fall? And more! Your questions, answered!

05/20/2016 | | Kassandra Berry

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Running shoes demystified: Seeing beyond the brand.

It's time you put your brand loyalty aside and begin to learn about the four main shoe categories.

04/30/2016 | | Kassandra Berry

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Running shoes demystified: How to know when it's time to invest in new running shoes?

Five ways to tell if your running shoes have been loved to death! ... and you need a new pair of shoes.

04/04/2016 | | Kassandra Berry

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Coach-to-Athlete Q&A Time!

Coach-to-Athlete Q Time. Open to all Run Formula Athletes!