Cesar Garcia Urbano Taylor

Setting SMART goals for runners It’s the time of year when runners set their goals for the 12 months ahead. What does running more look like ? In order to make it happen, you need to be more specific.   You’ve probably encountered ‘SMART goals’ if you’ve had an annual appraisal at work. They can feel a bit business jargon. But they make a lot of sense when it comes to running.   If you’re not familiar, SMART stands for: Specific Measurable Achievable Relevant Time based So if we’re intending to ‘run more’,  we need to break it down. If you don’t have a clear idea of what ‘run more’ means, how will you know how to make it happen and, more importantly, how will you know when to celebrate actually achieving it?  For this, César García Urbano Taylor mentions some tips that will help us with our intentions and goals. ‘Run more’ Be specific – do you mean more miles in total than you ran in 2018? Or more frequently? Maybe both. We need to know what i...

Coach Hillary Kigar advises on when it's okay to run while sick and when you're better off focusing on your recovery by staying in bed. Read the full article at Is It Okay To Run While Sick? on Women's Running . View Source

I follow a blogger that sets a word for their year, and the more I’ve been thinking about my goals, hopes and ambitions for this year, the more a word has sprung to mind. Invest I know that sounds strange,… The post Goals for 2019 appeared first on The Runner Beans . View Source

Add some turkey, chipotle chili pepper and refried beans to your sweet potato toast and voila—you've made a tasty meal full of protein. Read the full article at The Sweet Potato Toast That’s Loaded With Healthy Protein on Women's Running . View Source

This fun workout remix offers an updated spin on 10 of 2018’s most popular tracks. Read the full article at Workout Remix: 10 Of 2018’s Most Popular Songs on Women's Running . View Source

I am back in training again, friends! I shared on Instagram that I’m working towards the Shamrock Marathon in March. Unfortunately, I’m also working on fixing this mystery injury so I can really get to serious training. I am hopeful that I don’t have to adjust my goal, but I’ll make a decision about that with my coach after the new year. If my achilles continues to not improve, I will switch to the half or 8k – I am committed to not running injured! But I thought I’d share a little bit about how things have gone since NYC (and Richmond – which I did six days after NYC Marathon!).  So I actually don’t have a huge training update because my training has been stop and go. I ran the Rehoboth Beach Half Marathon back on December 8th and that race went well. My only goal was to engage my glutes and that was a success! I ran 2:05:12, which was the fastest half I had run all year, even if it was a far cry from my PR of 1:50. I have of course had some really fun runs as well – including...

This is my fourth year hosting the Year of Running link up – first started by Amanda of Miss Zippy. It’s a lot of fun and easy to play along – answer all the questions in your own blog post and add your link to the link up. I always love reading everyone’s answers. The link up will remain open through the month of January!  Best race experience:  This is a really tough question because I really didn’t have a great year of racing. I haven’t talked about this much on the blog since I blog much less infrequently now, but I’ve had lingering pain basically all year which meant that I didn’t have many amazing races. HOWEVER. The New York City Marathon was just the best day and my favorite race experience EVER. It is such an amazing experience. More details on that here .  Best run:  Holiday lights run! It’s my favorite run all year and always such fun!  Best new piece of running gear:  I love my Koala clip – it gets the job done and keeps my phone dry and sa...

Running after pregnancy: the first year It’s been a year since I had my son. As cliched as it sounds, it has gone so fast. It’s crazy to think that a year ago we were in hospital with this tiny person who felt so fragile but is now running around pulling everything off my shelves and generally causing chaos. I don’t want to be a blueprint for anyone else’s journey after pregnancy. There’s so many factors at play when it comes to your postpartum fitness. But here’s my timeline of returning to running, because I definitely found it helpful to read other women’s experiences. Please be aware that your own journey (or that of your friend, sister, partner) may be very different. I want to emphasise that I did start very gradually. And though I’m now posting pictures of half marathons, this comes after many months of patience. January My son was born early December and in January I went for my 6-week checkup. A lot of emphasis is put on this appointment as a time to get ‘signed off’ to e...

Clark Morgan, account manager and fit specialist at BOA, discusses some of BOA's upcoming shoe releases for 2019. Read the full article at Watch: The Latest Tech For Lacing Up Your Running Shoes on Women's Running . View Source

One lucky Desiree Linden fan and Women’s Running reader got the opportunity to spend a whole weekend with her running heroine. Here's what happened. Read the full article at My Day With Des Linden: “An Experience Of A Lifetime” on Women's Running . View Source

You've run out of time to properly train for a race that you signed up for ages ago. Now what? Read the full article at The Smart Way To Tackle Panic Training on Women's Running . View Source

Women’s Running’s editors share which products they trusted most while logging miles in 2018. Read the full article at Our 15 Favorite Running Products of 2018 on Women's Running . View Source

The ultrarunner who's determined to set as many world records as possible just earned a new one: most miles run in 24 hours. Read the full article at How Many Miles Can Camille Herron Run In 24 Hours? on Women's Running . View Source

The Boston Athletic Association announced today that its four defending champions will return to race the 2019 Boston Marathon. Read the full article at Des Linden Will Defend Her Boston Title In 2019 on Women's Running . View Source

The 2018 Foot Locker Cross Country Championships ended in a sprint to the finish line between Sydney Masciarelli and Katelynne Hart. Read the full article at Photos: The XC Championships Ended In A Sprint To The Finish on Women's Running . View Source

Deena Kastor shares how choosing to believe in herself pushed her to set a new U.S. Women's Masters division record during the 2015 Chicago Marathon. Read the full article at How “Choosing To Believe” Helps Deena Kastor Break Records on Women's Running . View Source

This morning, my alarm went off at 6am. I was feeling tired, it was raining outside, and bed was so appealing. So i convinced myself that I could sleep more now, get up, do some work then run later. And… The post Lazy or Exhausted? When You Should & Shouldn’t Skip Your Run appeared first on The Runner Beans . View Source

These three stories demonstrate just a few of the ways in which running inspires people of all different ages and backgrounds. Read the full article at 3 Books You’ll Want To Add To Your Holiday Wish List on Women's Running . View Source

This fan-favorite pork tenderloin dinner recipe is infused with a hefty amount of fruity—and healthy!—cherry sauce. Read the full article at This Pork Tenderloin Dinner Gets A Vitamin C Boost on Women's Running . View Source

Self-coaching comes down to one simple—and simultaneously difficult—thing: holding yourself accountable. Read the full article at Self-Coaching Success Relies Entirely On Accountability on Women's Running . View Source

The Nike Oregon Project is one of professional running’s most successful training organizations. So why is it always steeped in controversy? Read the full article at Understanding The Nike Oregon Project’s Vexed History on Women's Running . View Source

Do your quads hurt when you run? Your injury might be more serious than you think. Read the full article at Stop Your Quad Strain In Its Tracks on Women's Running . View Source

I’ve saved myself 20+ minutes everyday for the past 3 years. No blowdrying, no straightening…no hassle. I only have to wash my hair 2-3 times a week (ok, slightly more in summer when it was SO hot). So what is… The post The Hair Treatment That Saves Me 20 Minutes Everyday appeared first on The Runner Beans . View Source

Best known as the filming location for Jurassic Park and Godzilla, Hawaii's Kualoa Ranch was also recently home to the Xterra Trail Run World Championship. Read the full article at Photos: Jurassic Park Hosted The Trail Run World Champs (Well, Almost) on Women's Running . View Source

Gluteal amnesia is no joke for runners. If you sit at a desk, you’re not immune. Read the full article at The One Move You Must Do to Combat Dead Butt Syndrome on Women's Running . View Source

These songs may not be on the Top 10 charts, but they still make our top 10 workout playlist for this season. Read the full article at 10 Motivating Workout Songs You Probably Haven’t Heard Yet on Women's Running . View Source

Women's Running checks in after The Running Event to share some of the coolest products we saw that'll hit shelves in 2019. Read the full article at A Sneak Peek At 2019’s Coolest New Gear on Women's Running . View Source

When it comes to clothes, I’m a little embarrassed about how many I have. They tumble out of the wardrobe, chest of drawers and lay in piles. (I’m very messy!) It’s a source of stress for both me and Tom,… The post How Does Your Running Kit Make You Feel? appeared first on The Runner Beans . View Source

As women, we’ve all felt a creepy presence on our runs. That guy who stares a little too long. A car following slowly behind you. Perhaps a man outright catcalling. It is difficult to ignore these interruptions to our daily runs, so much so that many women have questioned their own self-defense preparedness. That’s why […] Read the full article at Running strong: New TASER Pulse+ hopes to help keep you safe with new technology on Women's Running . View Source