Beginner Training Tips – Bethany Rutledge https://bethanyrutledge.com Fri, 02 Aug 2019 19:31:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://bethanyrutledge.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Untitled-design-24-150x150.png Beginner Training Tips – Bethany Rutledge https://bethanyrutledge.com 32 32 Ultimate Guide: How to start cycling https://bethanyrutledge.com/blog/ultimate-guide-how-to-start-cycling/ https://bethanyrutledge.com/blog/ultimate-guide-how-to-start-cycling/#comments Mon, 22 Jul 2019 20:13:43 +0000 https://bethanyrutledge.com/?p=8629 What beginner cyclists need to know about how to start cycling, the gear you need for cycling, and how to stay motivated cycling. My first bike ride as an adult was memorable. In a rush to start training, I bought a bike at a discount store, Play It Again Sports. Read more…

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]]> https://bethanyrutledge.com/blog/ultimate-guide-how-to-start-cycling/feed/ 13 Find your runner personality [ to go faster] https://bethanyrutledge.com/beginner-training-tips/run-personality-faster/ https://bethanyrutledge.com/beginner-training-tips/run-personality-faster/#comments Fri, 19 Jul 2019 11:04:49 +0000 https://bethanyrutledge.com/?p=5637 Become a better runner by identifying your runner personality. When I first started running as a teenager, I had no clue what I was doing. I wanted to improve my running, but my methods were subpar. Armed only with a massive original run watch that looked like this, and too much information at their fingertips and no way Read more…

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]]> https://bethanyrutledge.com/beginner-training-tips/run-personality-faster/feed/ 5 Top 4 worst new runner mistakes https://bethanyrutledge.com/beginner-training-tips/beginner-training-tips-new-runner-mistakes/ https://bethanyrutledge.com/beginner-training-tips/beginner-training-tips-new-runner-mistakes/#comments Thu, 18 Jul 2019 07:45:03 +0000 https://bethanyrutledge.com/?p=3618 One of the great things about running is that it’s so simple. Grab some shoes, and you’re ready to go! But that doesn't mean it's easy. In fact, there are four mistakes I see new runners making over and over.

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]]> https://bethanyrutledge.com/beginner-training-tips/beginner-training-tips-new-runner-mistakes/feed/ 9 How does Garmin race predictor work? https://bethanyrutledge.com/blog/garmin-race-predictor/ https://bethanyrutledge.com/blog/garmin-race-predictor/#comments Tue, 16 Jul 2019 18:12:41 +0000 https://bethanyrutledge.com/?p=8573 Your shiny new toy predicts how fast you’ll run your next 5k. But how does Garmin race predictor estimate your run race times, and are they accurate? How Does Garmin Predict Run Race Times (And Are They Accurate)? “I see my Garmin 920xt has a race prediction for running. I Read more…

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]]> https://bethanyrutledge.com/blog/garmin-race-predictor/feed/ 2 The real deal on getting back in shape after baby https://bethanyrutledge.com/beginner-training-tips/get-in-shape-after-baby/ https://bethanyrutledge.com/beginner-training-tips/get-in-shape-after-baby/#comments Mon, 08 Jul 2019 22:13:49 +0000 https://bethanyrutledge.com/?p=6060 When you search ‘get in shape after baby’ on Pinterest or Instagram, you’re bombarded with unrealistic, discouraging and sometimes downright untrue advice. This is the truth. You won’t snap back in two weeks, nor are you destined to never get it back, if—and this is key—you really want to get Read more…

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]]> https://bethanyrutledge.com/beginner-training-tips/get-in-shape-after-baby/feed/ 10 How to [really] improve your running https://bethanyrutledge.com/beginner-training-tips/5-ways-improve-running-youve-plateaud-2/ https://bethanyrutledge.com/beginner-training-tips/5-ways-improve-running-youve-plateaud-2/#comments Fri, 05 Jul 2019 01:00:52 +0000 https://bethanyrutledge.com/?p=3712 How to improve your running How to improve your running, and things that won’t get you there. Let’s be honest, quick shortcuts to improve your running are totally appealing. When I first started running, I always wanted a shortcut. Here’s how things went down: I’d sign up for races and Read more…

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]]> https://bethanyrutledge.com/beginner-training-tips/5-ways-improve-running-youve-plateaud-2/feed/ 17 Everything you need to know about how to start running https://bethanyrutledge.com/beginner-training-tips/how-start-running/ https://bethanyrutledge.com/beginner-training-tips/how-start-running/#comments Mon, 01 Jul 2019 00:09:50 +0000 https://bethanyrutledge.com/?p=7728 Everything you need to know about how to start running, answered. As a running beginner you probably have lots of questions about how to start running. As someone who’s coached runners for a dozen plus years here are 23 common questions about how to start running. Ready to start running Read more…

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]]> https://bethanyrutledge.com/beginner-training-tips/how-start-running/feed/ 7 How to conquer triathlon swimming training https://bethanyrutledge.com/courage-to-tri/three-newbie-swimming-hurdles/ https://bethanyrutledge.com/courage-to-tri/three-newbie-swimming-hurdles/#comments Sun, 30 Jun 2019 21:26:52 +0000 https://bethanyrutledge.com/?p=3518 Conquer your triathlon swimming training 2019 and find out how to start your triathlon swim training today. The intimidation factor of triathlon swim training has two parts, the physical and the mental. As I mentioned in my story, I completed my first triathlon in 2009, but the idea sparked years earlier Read more…

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]]> https://bethanyrutledge.com/courage-to-tri/three-newbie-swimming-hurdles/feed/ 1 Tips for Running in the Heat https://bethanyrutledge.com/blog/tips-for-running-in-the-heat/ https://bethanyrutledge.com/blog/tips-for-running-in-the-heat/#comments Mon, 24 Jun 2019 16:08:30 +0000 https://bethanyrutledge.com/?p=8056 Tis’ the season for running in the heat. Here’s how to do it right. The prospect of a hot race day is anathema to runners and triathletes everywhere. In Georgia’s shoulder seasons a May or September race could be 60 degrees or 90 plus. With the anticipation of weather comes Read more…

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