I went into this year’s North Face 50 miler in Park City, Utah wanting to improve on my performance from last year where I finished 3rd in 7:45:46. I felt fitter, stronger and faster this year. The day turned out to be very interesting to say the least. Continue reading “North Face 50 miler race report”
Category: running coach
What I eat daily and during 50 & 100 mile races
As a professional ultra marathon runner and coach, I often get asked what I eat. It’s a great question because nutrition is one of the most important choices runners and non-runners have for health, energy and performance.
Fueling during ultramarathons is very important and can make or break a race. I have raced in over 35 ultras and my fueling is dialed in very well. Continue reading “What I eat daily and during 50 & 100 mile races”
Why improving your running technique is a must!
I am a professional runner who has raced in over thirty-five 50 & 100 mile races. I haven’t had a significant running injury in over 11 years. Yet I was told years ago that I had to give up running by several doctors because of chronic injuries. So what allowed me to go from injured runner to professional runner?
I learned how to run, train and eat smarter. This is what Wholistic Running is all about and how I’ve helped thousands of runners run pain-free, faster and longer while having more fun.
What improving your running technique will do for you:
- Fewer injuries, less pain and decreased fatigue: Improving your technique will reduce impact and improve alignment.
- Run faster: You will run more efficiently and you’ll save energy.
- Enjoy running more: Running will be easier in less than 3 weeks.
- Run farther: You’ll be able to train more frequently with less fatigue, fewer injuries and quicker recovery time.
- Get results quicker: Train smarter and reach your goals quicker.
- Hills: Run uphills easier and downhills without any pain.
There are many resources for learning how to improve your running technique nowadays. However, much of the info out there is complicated and even harmful. As a biomechanics and technique specialist, I teach runners how to improve their technique with immediate results. No matter where you live, you can learn with my Online Technique Guidance Plans.
Efficient running technique is the foundation of healthy running. When you combine that with proper training and optimal nutrition, you can run injury-free while greatly improving your performance.
Coaching & running in Park City, Utah
Wholistic Running is based out of Park City, Utah. We offer in-person and online coaching for runners of all levels as well as nutritional coaching and technique analysis. Please visit our Coaching Page to find out more about what we offer.
Altra Running IQ & Impulse shoes
Wholistic Running is at Outdoor Retailer in Salt Lake City, Utah this week helping with the unveiling of the new Altra Running IQ and Impulse shoes. To follow us and learn more, check out our Facebook page which we will be updating all week.
What is Wholistic Running and our mission? We are dedicated to helping runners of all levels achieve their goals. Find out more about us HERE.
Exciting news! Plus my favorite smoothie recipe for runners.
I’d like to share my favorite smoothie recipe that helps with recovery, performance and weight loss. I drink 3-6 of these a day. Continue reading “Exciting news! Plus my favorite smoothie recipe for runners.”
What we eat for optimal performance and health
Lindsey and I are both certified in Plant-based Nutrition from the Center for Nutrition Studies at Cornell. Lindsey also recieved an M.S. in Holistic Nutrition for Sports Performance. We are both accomplished runners with optimal health and focus on a way of eating that helps us absolutely thrive. We would like to share with you some of the foods we eat so you can achieve optimal health and thrive as well.
What Lindsey and I eat has a huge influence on our abundant energy levels, running performance and overall health. Continue reading “What we eat for optimal performance and health”
My top tips for better running
Who doesn’t want to be a better runner? For me, becoming a better runner doesn’t just mean being faster and winning races. It’s about being healthy, injury-free and doing the right things to help you achieve and exceed your running goals. Here are some of my tips to help you be a better runner:
FREE shoe giveaway!
We are giving away a FREE pair of the brand new Altra Torin 2.0 (value: $125).
Is a running coach beneficial or necessary?
A professional coach should help you with the following:
- Keep you motivated. This includes making running fun and enjoyable. Too many runners get burnt out because coaches don’t keep this in mind.
- Help you get and stay injury-free. This isn’t a priority for most coaches and too many athletes fail at their goals because of injuries.
- Help you reach or exceed your goals. A quality coach will keep you accountable and on track so you accomplish your goals.
- A coach should work with YOUR schedule. Accomplishing your goals is possible no matter how busy you are. Quality workouts should be emphasized over quantity giving you more time in your daily life.
- Personal attention. If a coach isn’t giving you individualized, personal attention then they aren’t the right coach for you.
- Help all levels of runners. Too many coaches just focus on elite athletes. A quality coach has the ability to help beginning to veteran runners.
To find the best coach for YOU, consider the following questions. Do you connect with their approach? Do they focus on the above requirements?
Damian and Lindsey offer online coaching for ALL levels of runners. To find out if they are the right coach for you, click HERE
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