Insights and Tips from Your Running Coach
Welcome to the official blog of Philotimo Running Coach—your trusted resource for practical guidance, proven strategies, and real-world running wisdom. Whether you're training for your first half-marathon, tackling your next ultra, or simply aiming to improve your form and endurance, you're in the right place.
Stay Informed with Expert Advice
Here, we break down complex running topics into clear, actionable advice you can apply immediately. Every article is written with intention—based on coaching experience, personal racing insights, and the challenges real runners face on the road and trail.
Training Tips, Nutrition Advice, and More
From avoiding common running injuries and building race-specific training plans to fueling your long runs and recovering like a pro, we cover it all. You’ll also find mindset tools, gear reviews, and deep dives into the habits that separate consistent runners from inconsistent ones.
Enhance Your Running Journey with Our Blog
Bookmark this page, share it with your running crew, and let it be your go-to source as you move toward your next personal best. Have a question or a topic you'd like to see covered? Reach out—we're always listening.
Basic Injury Prevention and Recovery for Runners
10 Mistakes to Avoid for Your First Marathon or Running Race
The Benefits of a 1-on-1 Running Coach for Busy Professionals

Why Runners Love Races and Why Some Avoid Them

Why You Should Seek a Coach for Your Next Half-Marathon, Marathon or Ultramarathon
