Months ago we introduced an “Ask a Coach” blog post with Running Evolution‘s Beth Baker. It went well and we’ve recently circled back with Beth who has graciously answered some more questions for new runners within the Gametiime community.
Here are questions and answers about everything from running injuries to running shorts to running faster!
Feel free to comment with other running questions you have for Beth!
We’ve seen a number of great topic-specific Twitter chats come up over the years, from #runchat to #wellnesschat to even #veganchat. Let’s face it… We love to chat on Twitter and that certainly includes us runners!
One chat subject we think is missing is one about anything and everything races. How do you prepare for races? What races do others recommend? What is one race you’ll never do again??
There are a number of questions about races that we’d all love answered.
So, we’ll be hosting a new Twitter chat called #RaceChat. The first #RaceChat will premier on Thursday, 1/23, at 5pm PST. We have lots of great ideas as to how we can make it fun, informational, and a great use of your valuable time. As with all things, we’ll see how it goes and take it from there.
Today, we are kicking off a new blog feature here, in what we like to call “Ask a Coach”. You’ve seen us interview a couple of well-known coaches around the Seattle area in the past, including Beth Baker, Founder and Chief Running Officer at Running Evolution, and Mary Meyer, Founder and Certified Coach at Mary Meyer Life Fitness. Now, you have a chance to throw out any running-related question to one of them.
Read answers below to questions members of the Gametiime community have submitted to Beth Baker throughout the past week and feel free to comment with other running questions you have!
Anne Aixe, Guest Contributor (Seattle, WA) –
Are you thinking of signing up for your first trail race? You’re not alone – the popularity of trail racing has risen dramatically in the last few years, and there’s no better time to try your first event. But before you hit the trail, make sure that you’re really ready.
We spoke to three race directors so you can have an idea of exactly what to expect from your first off-road race. Here’s what they had to say.
Know of a race but don’t see it on Gametiime? See some info that needs to be updated? Here is how to update Gametiime about a race or race update:
It’s simple – just like our website! Send us a URL to the event website to any of the following.
We’ll make the update ASAP!
1. Post on our Facebook wall at http://facebook.com/gametiime.
2. Tweet us at http://twitter.com/gametiime.
3. Drop us an email to info@gametiime.com.
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