Have you ever started a race and immediately realized, “This is going to suck?”
It happens to every runner sooner or later: a shitty race, an uninspired performance, a mediocre showing, a poor indicator of your ability.
This is …
Archives for March 2012
Regularly Scheduled Body Maintenance: 13 Tools That Prevent Injuries and Improve Your Health
We all “know” the little things that we should do to stay healthy: get more sleep, be smart about our mileage, don’t push the pace so often. But are there specific tools that we can use to help us …
How to Prevent Running’s Overuse Injuries: 8 Simple “Little Things” That Work (and a giveaway!)
Do you do the “little things” that keep you healthy? If you’re the average runner, you don’t – and you’re probably injured.
Preventing overuse injuries is more about what you do when you’re not running. The crucial time right …
Beast to Barefoot: How to Run in Minimalist Running Shoes (Plus, Merrell Trail Glove Review!)
Minimalist running shoes – or “barefoot” shoes – are all the rage right now. You can’t go anywhere without seeing runners in Vibram FiveFingers. But should you run in them all the time?
I think running exclusively in minimalist …
My Interview with Olympian Dathan Ritzenhein: Training, Structural Fitness, and…Power Cleans
Dathan Ritzenhein graduated high school with six National Championship titles.
He left the University of Colorado with four All-America titles, a national title at cross country, and the school record in the 10,000m in 27:38.50.
Since turning pro, Dathan’s …
Going Through the Motions: February’s Training Journal
Passion. Inspiration. Drive. Excitement. Motivation. Why do I feel none of this?
I have a confession: my running is not where it should be. During the last month, I neglected the little things like core exercises, sleep, a good …
What’s Your Strength to Weight Ratio? How I Got 50% Stronger While Losing 3% Body Weight
Ever wish you could be stronger – while weighing less?
It’s the ideal scenario for distance runners: massive strength without any extra weight.
During the last seven weeks, I tried to improve both. I had been lifting regularly, but …
Jason is a 2:39 marathoner, USATF-
