The Moab Trail Marathon is a spectacular course covering 26 miles and includes canyons, cliffs, ropes, ladders and fierce competition. Like last year, the race is the US National Trail Marathon Championships and I wanted to improve from my previous 13th place.
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Free running, nutrition & health info
We love helping people with their health and running goals. Because of this, we wanted to share with you where we post much of our tips and info on running, nutrition and health. There are many ways to follow us and learn. Just click on each link below and be sure to ‘like’ each page to receive updates. It’s totally free!
Damian’s professional athlete Facebook page: Running tips straight from Damian as well as his race and training updates.
Wholistic Running Facebook page: We share running tips including technique, exercises, nutrition and more.
Wholicous Living Facebook page: Lindsey shares nutrition and lifestyle tips for weight loss, increased energy and better health.
Wholicious Living website: Lindsey shares nutrition tips and her very informative blog.
You can always email us any questions as well.
Happy health and running,
Damian & Lindsey
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.
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.”
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:
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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Top foods for performance, recovery and energy
Here are the top foods that Damian and I personally eat:
1. Goji berries are a superfood high in nutrients and one of the world’s highest sources of antioxidants. Goji berries are also an adaptogen that improves stamina and increases energy.
2. Chia seeds are high in omega-3’s which reduce inflammation naturally. Also, just 2 tbsp of chia seeds give you the following RDA’s: 13% calcium, 41% iron, 19% magnesium and 20% selenium.
3. Quinoa is a staple in our diets. Just 1 cup of quinoa provides 39% B6, 22% folate, 75% iron, 47% magnesium and 27% zinc for your RDA and is only 222 calories. That is nutrient dense!
4. Maca is another superfood and adaptogen. We put 1-2 tbsp in our smoothies everyday for added performance, stamina and energy.
5. Sweet potatoes are another staple in our diet. The Okinawan’s, some of the longest living people’s on the planet, diet consisted of about 67% sweet potatoes. Sweet potatoes are nutrient dense and super tasty.
Damian’s favorite smoothie recipe:
2 bananas
2 T chia seeds
1 cup mixed berries
1 cup mixed greens
12 oz water
handful of goji berries
1 T Maca
-Lindsey Hintz, M.S. in Holistic Nutrition and certified in Plant-based Nutrition from the T. Colin Cambell Center for Nutritional Studies at Cornell, the founder of Wholicious Living and an elite runner
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Uphill Running Tips
Running uphills efficiently, quickly and easier is important no matter what level of runner you are. As a professional ultra marathon runner who trains in the Rocky Mountains, I’ve worked diligently on my uphill running technique. Here are some of my tips for road and trail runners.
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