Last year when I met Shalane Flanagan, I was impressed by three things:
- Her undying passion and love for running
- Her friendliness and willingness to cheer everyone on at races
- Her cold, emotionless race strategy that makes me
Archives for February 2015
Race Strategy 101: How to Plan Tune-up Races, Line up in the Corral, and Estimate Your Finish Times
In Defense of Dirty, Rotten, No-Good Marathons (or, how to learn from bad marathons)
The marathon is a fickle beast: at 26.2 miles, the potential for back luck is huge. After 20 miles you’re in the Wild West and anything can happen.
That uncharted territory can bring disastrous consequences, reducing your goal …
New Giveaway: Your Dream Race Weekend
Long-time Strength Running readers know that I do things a little differently here.
I put my email readers on a pedestal, giving them free resources, bonus running advice, and early access to new programs.
And if you’ve invested in …
The Maffetone Method, Base Training, and Why You Are Not “Lungs with Legs”
Are you ready for a monster discussion on base training, the Maffetone Method, and more training geekery?
I definitely am – and this article is a beast – so grab a cup of coffee and settle in for …
You Be the Coach: How fast can Allison run in the half marathon?
One of the most difficult questions for any coach to answer is: how fast can I run in my upcoming race?
Just think about all of the questions that your coach will ask:
- How long do you have to
Q&A with Coach: “How much faster can I run if I lose weight?”
A few years ago, I broke up with my girlfriend and promptly gained 15 pounds. The spare tire and chubby cheeks were new to me.
During this low point in my life, I stopped running. I ate whatever I …
Jason is a 2:39 marathoner, USATF-
