My Favorite Running Tips

Posted January 6, 2021

In Health, Motivation, Running, Training

I’ve been running since ’79. That’s a long time…1879 that is. ?

Seriously, I’ve been pounding the pavement and trails for 42 years. I saw this article Road Runner Sports and thought I’d use it for January’s blog post. These six are really good and very true! Enjoy and apply!

Strengthen Your Whole Body
Your run is only as strong as the weakest part of your body. Strengthen feet, ankles, abs, and yes, even arms.

Eat Whole Foods
Garbage in, garbage out. You really are what you eat, so eat the good stuff and you’ll rock your run.

Stop Trying To Set Your PR
Here’s a mind-bender: focus on consistency instead of speed and you will become faster.

Work On Your Stride
Improve your running form and you’ll run faster, farther, and feel less fatigued. And custom insoles are magic!

Take Recovery Days Seriously
Another brain buster: your muscles need down time between hard workouts. Rest and you will get stronger.

Know When Your Running Shoes Are Worn Out
Most shoes last 300 miles or so. After that, your risk of injury sky rockets.

Lincoln Murdoch

As an accomplished endurance athlete, Lincoln has been competing in running events for 40 years and racing in triathlons for 25 years. He is a 3x USAT National Champion, 14x USAT All-American and 3x ITU World Championships Top-Ten finisher. Lincoln is passionate about helping athletes meet their goals through books, online resources, coaching and motivational speaking. You can learn more at www.lincolnmurdoch.com.