Who Runs More, Men or Women? The Sports Bras vs. Speedos Infographic

December 21, 2011

Let’s ask sweeping, sexist questions for a moment: do women run in more expensive shoes? Are men more inclined to race marathons? Who runs more? If you’re looking for answers to these questions, look no further. This infographic shows us a lot of insights into how men and women are training, racing, and thinking differently [...]

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The Runner’s Eating Guide: 9 Tips for Keeping Off the Pounds this Christmas

December 19, 2011

If you’re like me this Christmas, you’re going to indulge in the big desserts, flowing booze, and generous portions. ‘Tis the season. Most people accept that the holidays are a special time to eat a lot of crap and skimp on the exercise. And you know what? That’s okay! I’ll definitely be taking advantage of [...]

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Strength, Variety, and Getting Out of Your Comfort Zone

December 15, 2011

Are you a creature of habit? I definitely am. My training is predictable even though I know the serious benefits of variety in any program. I run the same trails, do similar workouts from training cycle to training cycle, and always stick to the same core routines. This needs to change if I want to [...]

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Becoming Indestructible: The Building a Better Runner Giveaway

December 12, 2011

Would you like to run more and train harder with fewer running injuries? If you have a time goal for your next race or want to run in less pain, of course you want to train more consistently! Last week I spoke with coach Jay Johnson about his DVD series Building a Better Runner. Both [...]

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November Training Journal – Something New (Q&A for you)

December 8, 2011

Every month on Strength Running I write a review of the previous month’s training – what worked, what didn’t, my failures and successes. My hope is that you can learn from my training to improve your own. I’m going to do something a little different today: open a Q&A in the comment section about your training. [...]

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The Real World Benefits of Running: Outdoor Survival, Immune Function, and Other Fun

December 5, 2011

It was September, 2009. I was sleeping on a pile of leaves in a self-made shelter in the middle of rural Virginia. I hadn’t showered in two days and the steady diet of soup, beef jerky, and Powerbars had me longing for a steak. Can you believe I paid over $500 for this? Terrifying Meaghan [...]

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There Are No Secrets to Becoming a Faster, Healthier, More Consistent Runner

December 1, 2011

One of the perks of running this site is that I get to talk to runners all day, every day. We chat about training, injuries, racing, how to be more consistent, and the mental side of getting faster. I’m a huge nerd and love all this stuff, so it makes me happy. But recently I’ve [...]

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Cycling or Spinning? The Best Cross Training for Runners

November 28, 2011

What’s a better cross training exercise for runners, cycling on the road or spinning? Runners are always looking for ways to get in better shape. When I was in college, I got a Trek road bike to stay fit when I was injured and to add some extra non-impact exercise to my summer training. It [...]

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Lessons from a 2:39 Marathon: Philly Race Report

November 23, 2011

On November 20th, I raced the Philadelphia Marathon and finished 42nd in a time of 2:39:32, a PR of over 5 minutes. I never hit the wall, barely slowed down at all during the last 6.2 miles, and felt strong from start to finish. The Philly Marathon is my crowning achievement in my 13+ years [...]

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Don’t Let Your Engine Outpace Your Chassis: How to Build a Strong Body

November 21, 2011

I love this analogy: Don’t let your engine outpace your chassis. It’s a simple analogy that refers to your metabolic or aerobic fitness (endurance) vs. your structural fitness (bones, tendons, ligaments, and muscles). I like to tell my runners that you never want a Ferrari engine in the frame of a Geo Prizm. That engine is going to tear [...]

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