Running at altitude is tough: with less oxygen in the air and a higher risk of dehydration, you’ll inevitably run slower.
Just consider that …
Archives for March 2016
Level Up Your Plank Workout: 11 New Planks That Build Core Strength
When you were a kid, you probably did sit-ups for an ab workout. But is the sit-up the best ab exercise?
That’s actually a simple question: the answer is no way! There are far better ab exercises than a …
How Aaron improved his nutrition to “hardly ever feel tired”
Every day there’s a new fad diet that promises “effortless” weight loss and boundless energy. But ask yourself: do you seriously believe the hype?
Every diet subculture loves that hype. Go paleo, or raw, or vegan! Ditch the carbs! …
Why is weight loss and nutritious fueling so hard for runners?
About 18 months ago, I interviewed Nancy Clark, one of the world’s most famous Dietitians. She’s a best-selling author and she’s even been on a Wheaties box!
Her expertise has been used by many professional sports organizations to gain …
How to Plan Strength Training for Runners
There are always plenty of questions surrounding the topic of strength training for runners:
How often should runners do strength work?
Should lifting sessions be scheduled on hard, easy, or rest days?
What are the best exercises?
Are …
How to Reduce Stress (so you can race faster!)
Stress: it conjures images of uncooperative toddlers, looming deadlines at work, and arguments with your spouse. But is stress actually a bad thing?
The answer (of course) is two-sided. Some stress can help you achieve more, accomplish difficult …
Do I have to run fast workouts?
I’ve coached so many different types of runners over the years:
- OCR athletes
- Beginners who have only run for 1-2 minutes
- 100-mile ultramarathoners
- regular folks getting ready for the FBI Fitness Test or the Army’s 2-mile run
- Boston Marathon
Jason is a 2:39 marathoner, USATF-
