For many of us, running consumes our lives. And there’s nothing wrong with focusing on a healthy habit!
Type-A runners everywhere know the feeling: every decision is evaluated through running-tinted glasses:
In high school, my track coach could always be found on the sidelines screaming “Get out of your comfort zone!!”
He was telling us that progress does not happen when you’re comfortable. You’ll never set a personal …
…The next big frontier of performance improvements is likely to come from nutrition – not training.
We’ve all had to spend some extra time on recovery after a particularly grueling workout or race. But what happens if you’ve gone WELL beyond normal fatigue?
What should you do if you’ve run too many races in a …
…Every day, I answer questions from runners all over the world. Today, I’m getting some help!
The half marathon is one of the fastest growing races in the world – and for good reason. Half marathon training is approachable – and so is the race.
Have you ever noticed that hilly races make you a lot more sore than flat races?
It should come as no surprise: hills are more stressful. You fight gravity on the way up and use it to your advantage …
…Once you build the running habit, you’ll be a runner for life. But how does running change after a few decades?
When I started running in 1998, I had no idea that joining my high school cross country team …
…Is it surprising that I don’t think strength workouts are cross-training? Rather, strength work is just part of your training as a runner.
Cross-training is supplemental exercise that can be helpful to your running, like cycling.
But just like …
…Looking at old training logs is exciting – I can almost feel how each workout felt. Just like looking at old race photos: