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Train, Fuel & Race Ready: Coursera Running Prep
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items Courses to help me prepare for running races on my own—from a first 5K or 10K to a half marathon or marathon. I’m collecting practical learning on cardio fitness, endurance, running mechanics, injury prevention and fueling; these courses support my p...
A beginner-friendly starting point for building your own cardio routine before a first 5K or 10K. It explains how aerobic and strength training work together, so you can better understand the training plan you choose.
Hacking Exercise For Health. The surprising new science of fitness.
For building toward a 10K, half marathon or longer race, this beginner course explains endurance adaptations, energy use and fatigue in plain language. It is exercise science rather than a race plan, but it helps you understand why consistent aerobic...
Science of Exercise
A useful companion for 10K, half-marathon and marathon training: the lessons cover running form, training load, strength, recovery and injury risk. It is an intermediate course designed with movement professionals in mind, so use it as general learni...
Running Mechanics and Injury Prevention Strategies
For longer race goals, this intermediate course covers fueling, hydration, meal timing and recovery so I can make more informed choices around my own training. It’s educational support, not a personalized nutrition plan.
Sports Nutrition Principles for Performance and Recovery
A quick, single-serve collagen option with vitamin C that’s easy to pack for training days. Supplements are optional, and evidence for performance benefits is still developing—check with your clinician before starting one.
Collagen Pro - 1 Serving
Portable chewable electrolytes for longer or hot runs when sweat losses are higher. They aren’t needed for every workout; follow the label and your hydration plan.
SaltStick FastChews Chewable Electrolyte Tablets - 60 Tablets | REI Co-op
A convenient all-in-one drink mix with carbohydrates and electrolytes for longer training runs. I’d treat it as an option to test during training and tailor fueling to the session.
Tailwind Nutrition Endurance Fuel Drink Mix - 50 Servings | REI Co-op
A light-tasting electrolyte mix made with real-fruit flavor for longer or sweatier runs. Hydration needs vary, so I’d use it when the weather or effort calls for it.
Skratch Labs Sport Hydration Drink Mix - 20 Servings | REI Co-op
A portable carbohydrate option for longer training runs. Check the flavor’s caffeine content and test it during training before using it on race day.
GU Energy Gel Multipack - Package of 24 | REI Co-op
A handy, more snack-like carb option for longer training days when you want something beyond a gel. Try it before race day to see how it sits with you.
Honey Stinger Waffles - Package of 6 | REI Co-op
A convenient post-run drink mix with carbohydrates and protein for recovery after longer, harder sessions. It’s an optional food-based convenience, not a must-have if meals already cover your needs.
Skratch Labs Sport Recovery Drink Mix - 12 Servings | REI Co-op
A pocket-friendly chewable carb option for longer runs, with flavors that vary in caffeine and sodium. Check the package details and try it on a training run first.
Clif Bloks Energy Chews | REI Co-op
A flavored hydration tablet that includes vitamin C and other micronutrients. It’s a convenience option rather than a must-have; check the label, since some flavors contain caffeine.
NUUN Vitamins Hydration Tablets - 12 Servings | REI Co-op
A compact electrolyte option for long, hot, high-sweat efforts—not an everyday supplement. Sodium needs vary; follow the label and a clinician- or sports-dietitian-guided plan, especially if you have a medical condition.
Electrolyte Salt Capsules - 100 Capsules