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Training Design

Creating Vibrant Health (For Runners!): An Interview with Matt Gartland

Recently, I’ve been thinking a lot about why so many new runners get injured or give up on running within a month or two of starting to run. Beginning runners feel overwhelmed with the amount of information out there, over-excited about running, and need to first lay the fitness foundation before starting an ambitious training [...]

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Can Competitive Distance Running Be Part of a Healthy Lifestyle?

I’ve been a distance runner for 12 great years, transitioning from high school to college and now I’m training myself.  I started running about 20 miles per week and have gradually built up my endurance capacity to handle 90 miles during my peak training blocks.

It’s tough work if you want to be fast.  As my [...]

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Laying the Fitness Foundation: How to Skip the Intro Training Plan for Beginners

Have you ever met a successful runner who has only been running for a few months? I have. There are certain people who seem to jump into running and are able to perform at a competitive level. How do they do it? What’s their secret?
It’s not actually a secret. These people have a general fitness [...]

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Barefoot Running Research, Run Faster, and Free Shoes!

The barefoot running research continues to pile up. More and more studies, anecdotes, and experts are confirming what the minimalist camp has been preaching for years: barefoot running isn’t dangerous, it can make you faster, and it can prevent injuries.
When it comes to barefoot running for those training for a race, should you kick off [...]

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3 Marathon Workouts to Turbo Charge Your Marathon Training

Are you hoping to qualify for the Boston Marathon? Maybe you’re trying to run another personal record at the Chicago Marathon. Whatever your marathon goals, I have several strategies for your marathon workouts that will take your training to the next level.
The marathon doesn’t have to be so intimidating. With the right training, and the [...]

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10 Running and Fitness Blogs to Help You Run Fast and Dominate Your Next Race

To be a better runner, you have to train well, stay healthy, and be absolutely dedicated.  How do you do all this?  Learn everything you can about running and leading a healthy lifestyle.  You’ll be able to design a great training program to get you ready for your next race, prevent injuries, and keep yourself [...]

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Forget the 10% Rule: How to Add Running Mileage Safely

I read about running constantly.  Learning about the sport is something I’m passionate about.  But no matter where I am – Runner’s World, Running Times, Active.com – I keep seeing so-called “experts” recommend the 10% Rule.
The 10% Rule simply states that you should only add mileage in increments of 10%.  So if you are running [...]

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Minimalist Running: Ditch the Technology and Run Free

Running is one of the most popular sports in the world because of its simplicity.  Lace up a pair of shoes (and even that’s not necessary) and you can run out your front door for a great workout.  You don’t need equipment, a pool, a field, or gear. Now that’s minimalist running; it’s one of [...]

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How to Run Pain-Free After the Cubicle: 9 Tips to Beat Office Tightness

I’ve been working an office job for four years.  Every day is nearly identical to the one before it – the same cubicle, the same desk chair, and the same restless feeling that I’m doing my body an injustice.
Let’s face it: working in an office isn’t physically ideal.  Most people crane their necks to their [...]

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Breaking Mental Barriers: How to Run Dramatically Faster

Running is an intensely mental sport.  Often the barriers in our training and racing are not physical, but are mental road blocks.  Overcoming them and believing that we can run faster or longer is a crucial component of reaching our full running potential.
Countless times I have finished a race and thought, “I could have run [...]

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