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Running for fat burn: 3 ways to burn fat with running
Running is hands down one of the best forms of exercise for burning fat and losing weight. When done properly running is easy on the...

Coach Sonya
Aug 11, 20224 min read


My First For Real Half Pt. 2
Sunday morning came early, but waking up at 5:00a was easy. I've been an athlete my entire life. Very few weekends in my lifetime do I...

Coach Sonya
Feb 24, 20227 min read


My first for real half marathon Pt. 1
Technically, my first half marathon was in 2017. I ran (and let's be real, I walked a lot!) with an athlete I was training at the time...

Coach Sonya
Feb 22, 20225 min read


one year on my own
It's been a year since I left Camp Gladiator and struck out on my own. When my husband and I moved to Austin 6 years ago I knew I wanted...

Coach Sonya
Dec 13, 20215 min read


Why you need a strong core to run fast!
🏃🏻♂️Anti-Rotational Runner Core Pt. 2🏃🏽♀️ Team, remember last week when I posted about how important having a stiff core while...

Coach Sonya
Nov 17, 20212 min read


WHy You need a strong core to run well
🏃🏻♂️Anti-Rotational Core For Runners Pt. 1🏃🏽♀️ Team, it is important to limit your core movement when you're running, fast or...

Coach Sonya
Nov 10, 20212 min read


Stop Tracking Every Run!
🙊Stop Tracking All Your Runs🙊 Oh my god... did she just... Not Track... My Run?! Who's palms just got a little sweaty? If you're...

Coach Sonya
Aug 27, 20212 min read


Your Mindset Matters
The USATF Olympic Trials and the AAU T&F District Qualifiers Got Me Thinking "Amanda, I'm so nervous I feel like throwing up, but I'm...

Coach Sonya
Jun 20, 20215 min read


ICE Ice Baby!
Ice baths can be extremely helpful for your athletic performance. We're going to cover everything you need to know about ice baths. Why...

Coach Sonya
Mar 31, 20213 min read


Why Rest + Recovery Days matter
Why do I need to recover after a workout? What should I do to recover? How often should I take a recovery day from running? These are a...

Coach Sonya
Feb 10, 20214 min read


It Is Not Your Shoes!
Okay to be fair, it could be your shoes but more than likely you're having pain because you're neglecting your cross training, or a...

Coach Sonya
Jan 19, 20213 min read


How You Should Warm Up Before You Run
Warming up gets your muscles, joints and central nervous system ready for the pressures you're about to put on it.

Coach Sonya
Dec 18, 20202 min read


What is ideal running cadence?
The truth about your run cadence There is a lot to unpack here. I get that question from athletes a lot and it's actually a rather...

Coach Sonya
Aug 19, 20203 min read


A Beginners Guide to Running
HOW DO I START RUNNING? WHERE DO I EVEN BEGIN? WHAT SHOULD BE MY RUNNING GOALS? These are the most common questions I get from athletes...

Coach Sonya
Jun 3, 20204 min read


Combating Shin Splints
Here's everything you need to know about what causes them, how to get rid of them and what exercises you need to keep them away.

Coach Sonya
Apr 3, 20203 min read


COMPETITION PREP
Do you have a routine for getting race day ready? Here's an in depth look into the things you need to be doing to prepare yourself for race.

Coach Sonya
Mar 6, 20202 min read


2020 GOALS & INTENTIONS
HIT THE GROUND RUNNING THIS JANUARY
Let's chat about how to successfully set goals and the do's and don't's of creating goals.

Coach Sonya
Jan 1, 20202 min read
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