How To Make Running Stores More Profitable
Posted by George Parker onRetail is a tough business as more sales move online. Running stores are not immune as it is becoming easier and easier to purchase running shoes and apparel online. The secret of retail is location,...
2-2 Breathing Pattern
Posted by George Parker onDo you have a breathing pattern when running? If not, let me suggest a 2-2 rhythm for your most your efforts. Here's why in the latest episode of the 5-minute warmup. TranscriptToday we are talking...
GPS Watches and Road Racing
Posted by George Parker onGPS watches are a valuable training tool. However, when it comes to racing, be careful! There are few nuances you should be aware of. Transcript: All right, five minute warm up. Welcome. Let's get started....
6 World Marathons in 7 Weeks
Posted by George Parker onThe COVID pandemic has reshuffled the marathon calendar creating a rare opportunity. The six marathon majors are taking place in a seven week period: Berlin, London, Chicago, Boston, Tokyo (virtual), and NYC. One of the...
National Coffee / Running Day
Posted by George Parker onGeorge:All right. Five Minute Warmup. Welcome. Let's get started.George:Today is National Coffee Day, and instead of National Coffee Day, they should just call it National Running Day, because if you're like me and a lot...
Dieting
Posted by George Parker onDieting and running is a tricky and controversial topic. There's a fine balance between racing weight and unhealthy weight. My running coach recently gave me advice that I believe simplifies the conversation. Transcript: George:All right....
Easy Running Needs A New Name
Posted by George Parker onThe staple of every running plan are "Easy Runs." But there is more to the easy run that simply saving energy for workout days. Maybe it's time for easy runs to have a new name. ...
Chicago Marathon Race Strategy
Posted by George Parker onToday, we are talking the Chicago Marathon. Don't be fooled by this course, which is deceptively hard. It may be flat, but it is far from easy. Here are few things to keep in mind...
Sticky Running Clothes
Posted by George Parker onEpisode 6: Let’s talk about stinky running clothes TranscriptToday, on The Five Minute Warm Up, I'm about to head off of my jog here, I wanted to talk about something dirty and by dirty, I...
Rotating Running Shoes
Posted by George Parker onHow often do you rotate running shoes during the week? What if doing so could help your running and stay off injury? Transcript I was in a Facebook group this past weekend. Someone had asked...
Running: Getting back that competitive edge
Posted by George Parker onToday, we're talking about getting back that competitive edge in running. Our sport is unique because we don't compete all the time like in other sports such as tennis, golf, baseball, etc. We can forget...
Running Paths: How you can help them grow
Posted by George Parker onI live in Atlanta, where we have multi-use trails called the PATH and the Beltline. These walking, biking and running trails snake around the city, offering protection from vehicles as a bit of nature while...
It's raining. Now what?
Posted by George Parker onWhat do you do when it’s raining outside? There are a few schools of thought on the topic. First is what I will call the “hardcore” school of thought. If you were planning on running...
Boston Marathon Racing Strategy
Posted by George Parker onHi, Runners – In this episode of the 5-minute Warmup, we are talking Boston Marathon Racing Strategy. Now the Boston Marathon is coming up in October. It's generally in April. It's in October this year,...