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Welcome to 2016! Are you ready to have your best year of running ever?
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Sooner or later, every runner realizes that running is actually a metaphor for life.
It’s no surprise that there are countless quotes about this issue:
Through perseverance many people win success out of what seemed destined to be certain …
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The top mistake I see runners make is not fixing an easily fixable problem. It makes intuitive sense, right?
But I hear some variation of this almost every day:
……It’s now been 3+ months (and two months of PT)
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Last year I spoke at a conference in Washington, DC about how to train for the half marathon.
And I probably offended one of the other panelists…
Let me tell you why:
After the presentation, we were answering questions …
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You and I both know consistent running is the “secret sauce” to success. I’ve been ranting and raving about it for years!
Consistent running allows you to:
- run more mileage
- Get fewer running injuries
- Feel smoother on each run
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Ask any runner how to get faster and they’ll wax poetic about long runs, high mileage, and tough workouts. But what about sleep?
Sleep is the most undervalued training tool you have available to skyrocket your race times, reduce …
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Overtraining Syndrome is the arch nemesis of hard-working runners everywhere.
Casually mention to a friend that you’re suffering from overtraining syndrome and you’ll be met with gasps, hugs, and warm condolensces.
With crushing fatigue and plummeting performances, overtraining can …
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When was the last time you had an uninterrupted 4-6 hours to work out? If you’re like me, that hasn’t happened in a long time!
Time is life’s ultimate luxury. As we get older, this limited resource gets more …
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Have you ever noticed that running seems to be entirely mental? Sure, the physical side of training is important. But your inner confidence is just as important!
You might have seen this quote:
……“Long distance running is 90% mental