Strength training is like broccoli: we know it’s good for us, we understand it has to get done, but we don’t always want to do it.
Are jazz hands effective strength training for runners?
And because it’s a necessary …
Archives for August 2019
Sprints to Endurance: How Riley is Planning to Race his First Half Marathon
Learning a new sport can be thrilling. But it can also be intimidating, especially when all you know is its polar opposite…
That’s the case with Riley, a runner in our Team Strength Running coaching program.
He was a …
District Track’s Tom Brumlik on How to Train for the 800m
The District Track Club is an elite running group in Washington, DC. And coach Tom Brumlik is here to help demystify 800m training.
The 800-meter distance is a magical race: it’s a terrifying journey into the heart of …
Katy Sherratt on the Power of Running to Combat Homelessness
Katy Sherratt is the CEO and former COO of the national nonprofit Back on My Feet. They’ve used running to help 7,000 homeless members turn their lives around!
Anybody who has pursued running understands its immense benefit to not …
Why Periodization Matters for Your Training (and how to make it work for you)
A few years into my running career, I noticed a consistent pattern: every year had the same training rhythm. I later learned about periodization – and how helpful it is for runners.
Cyclical training progresses over time
About 15 …
Jason is a 2:39 marathoner, USATF-
