For the first eight years of my running career, I was fortunate: at least three coaches were always available to answer all my questions
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But if you didn’t run in high school or college, that luxury isn’t available.…
Archives for October 2012
Q&A with Coach: The Skinny on Carb-loading, Strength Training, and Walking Breaks
The Definitive Gluten Free Guide for Runners
Recently I went gluten free for an entire month. I ate zero wheat products – and was surprised at the results.
But first, what is gluten anyway? Gluten is a type of protein found in wheat, barley, and rye. …
Boo! Run For Life 10k Race Report — Am I a Headcase?
Last weekend, I bombed the Boo! Run For Life 10k in Washington, DC. These days, it’s hard for me to put together a good race.
I contemplated writing thousands of words about how it just wasn’t my day, the …
New Balance Minimus Road Review: The Perfect Minimalist Tool?
Every runner needs training tools – workouts, gear, or elements of running that accomplish a very specific goal.
Hill sprints are a tool that build leg power and injury resistance.
A foam roller is a tool that provides pain…I …
Defining Athleticism: The 5 Components of Fitness
Training for any race – even a marathon – includes a lot more than just running. Runners who only run are doomed to overuse injuries.
Loyal Strength Running readers will recognize this as a common theme of my writing …
How to Really Stay Injury-Free: The Building a Better Runner DVD Giveaway
Injury prevention is a top goal for every runner. So why is consistent, healthy running so elusive?
The truth is that repetitive stress injuries will always happen: us runners are really good at pushing beyond our physical limits and …
K-Swiss Kwicky Blade-Light Review: The Shoe that Broke the American 50k Record
Alright, maybe it was actually Josh Cox that broke his own American 50k record (by over three and a half minutes) and not these shoes, but they came along for the ride!
Cox ran 2:43:45 for 50k and only …
What Are Strides? Why You Need to be Running Strides
What are strides? I get this question ALL THE TIME so I thought it would be helpful to explain exactly what they are and how to use them in your training.
I also surveyed runners on Twitter – you …
Jason is a 2:39 marathoner, USATF-
