In 2002, my track coach issued a powerful challenge that forever changed how I approached racing, training, and improvement.
The challenge? To get out of your comfort zone.
In fact, during most races you could find him in …
…Every January, I get more excited than when brand spankin’ new running shoes get delivered. Yes, I’m a New Year’s nerd.
But you might be surprised that I don’t set resolutions. The way most people do them is …
…How do you set a realistic goal time for an upcoming 5k? Is it ok to do your easy runs on a technical trail if you’re training for a marathon?
These questions – and more – are answered in …
…Do you think running is fun? Honestly, sometimes even I dread my daily run.
It can feel like a chore – a hassle that takes away from time better spent working, with your family, or sleeping.
And now …
…Running captured my heart in 1998 – and it still holds it firmly in its grasp more than 16 years later.
As my running career matured, my thoughts on how to run faster, prevent overuse injuries, and truly enjoy …
…The worst injury I ever had was a severe case of illiotibial band syndrome (ITBS). For six months, I suffered from constant IT band pain and didn’t run a step.
My fascination with this injury led me to develop …
…The winter of 2007 was one of the worst running experiences of my life. Every weekday, my blaring alarm woke me at 5:00am sharp.
After putting on 37 layers of running gear, I left the house for an average …
…As you know, I’ve published quite a few running shoe reviews over the years.
But there’s a big limitation to my reviews: they’re written by me (a guy, in case you haven’t noticed) and they review men’s shoes.
Obviously, …
…There’s so much good stuff happening today that I feel like a coach cheering his head off during the final lap of a race. I’m just so excited!
I have a lot of announcements (this will be like a …
…When I recently asked which type of runner you were on Facebook, most identified with the gear junkie:
But running gear isn’t something I discuss much at Strength Running because I think you can train effectively without any …
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