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The Sunrise Running Company running blog is an educational place to learn about long-distance running and racing. Just learning how to run? Need advice on the best running form or workouts for your race distance? Our running blog is all about helping you to become a strong and better runner!

You will find articles that we’ve written to recap racing experiences, injury prevention, training concepts, nutrition, and more! 

I hope you enjoy the education and stories, and that you are able to walk away with something new learned.

Interested in learning more on a topic not yet here, let me know via email at andrew@sunriserunco.com

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Official finisher of the Tahoe Rim Trail 100, 100 mile running training plan
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Sunrise Virtual Run/Walk 5K Participant List

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Coaching: How to motivate young athletes

For young athletes, motivation plays a more significant role than most coaches may imagine. What motivation strategies can you use as a coach? Improve their performance with these athlete motivation tips.
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Virtual Race and Coaching Plan

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What Happens When you Foam Roll?

What Happens When you Foam Roll?

Foam rolling is generally considered safe to do if you experience muscle tightness or regularly exercise. Here are the benefits and how to safe foam roll.
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Fitness: HIIT or LISS, low-intensity steady state, high-intensity interval training

Fitness: HIIT or LISS

Is HIIT or LISS the right approach to fitness? Let’s compare high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and low-intensity steady-state (LISS)?
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52 Motivational Running Quotes to Keep You Inspired

Need a little extra running motivation? Check out our favorite motivational running quotes to keep your running inspired. 52 Inspirational running quotes!
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Focus on your core; both physical and spiritual

Are your physical core and spiritual core balanced? Physical is your bodily strength, spiritual is your inner core. How do both make you a stronger runner?
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Staying on Track with Training during the Winter Months | Running Coach in Modesto CA

Staying on Track with Training during the Winter Months

As winter rolls in, so does many runners training routine. But not you, because you know that it is another opportunity to up your running game. Stay fit this winter with these training tips for keeping up your routine!
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Strategies to Combat Over-Training

Over-training is common in runners. It affects far more than your body’s ability to recover. Identify and combat the over-training syndrome.
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Eat Smarter than Your Competition

Nutrition impacts sporting performance and it should not be overlooked. An excellent nutritional plan will help to outperform your competitors. Eat Smart, learn more!
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Hitting the Running 'Reset' Button

Hitting the Running ‘Reset’ Button

We all want to be at the top of our game, at all times. But what happens when there’s a setback? How do you overcome injury? Or burnout? Or a plateau in progression? These challenges are all indicative of one thing- the body needs to rest and reset.
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Foundational Base Training - Do you have it?

Base Training – Why Runners Need Base Building

Base building is a commonly used but rarely well defined term in running. Base training can be summed up as teaching your body to rely on fat for fuel at increasing paces.
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What You’ll Find on Our Blog

  • Training Tips & Advice – Get expert guidance on structuring your running plan, improving endurance, and avoiding common training mistakes.
  • Beginner’s Guides – New to running? We’ve got step-by-step guides to help you get started, stay injury-free, and build confidence.
  • Motivation & Inspiration – Read real stories from runners like you, plus practical tips to stay motivated on tough days.
  • Nutrition & Recovery – Learn how to fuel your runs, speed up recovery, and optimize your overall health.
  • Gear Reviews & Recommendations – Discover the best shoes, apparel, and running accessories to enhance your training.
  • Race Recaps & Stories – Relive exciting race experiences, read first-hand accounts from runners, and get inspired by the journey of others.

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