Tag: workout

• The Importance of Strength Training for Endurance Athletes

  Because strength training has benefitted me so much in my running journey, I wanted to touch on the importance of strength training for longevity in endurance sport. I will disclaim that I’m not a PT or personal trainer, but I am a certified running coach and have done a great deal of research on strength…

  Gabriella Rao

  January 14, 2026

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  dietitian, endurance, endurance athlete, exercise, fitness, health, lifting, marathon, running, seattle, strength training, strong athlete, weight lifting, wellness, workout

• Consistency Over Perfection

  Happy New Year and hello 2026! To set the stage for a positive, fulfilling year, I wanted to write a little blurb on prioritizing consistency over perfection.  This is valuable advice in all parts of life, and is also applicable to being an endurance athlete. Many endurance athletes consider themselves type A personalities (hello, it’s me),…

  Gabriella Rao

  January 7, 2026

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  athlete, dietitian, endurance, endurance sport, exercise, fitness, fueling, health, marathon, marathon training, nutrition, running, seattle, ultra marathon, wellness, workout