Today is another installment of the popular “You be the Coach” series where I ask for your coaching advice.
The strength of the SR community (see what I did there?) is that collectively, we can help runners train smarter …
…When I was an impressionable teenager, I devoured popular fitness magazines to learn the “secret” to healthy living.
Each article was like a hit of crack. Now I finally knew how to be healthy! It’s about salmon… or Tabata …
…For some reason, I’ve never gotten along well with New Balance.
My running shoes are usually ASICS, Nike, or Adidas. But something interesting has happened in the last ten years.
Small shoe manufacturers have exploded onto the running scene …
…The marathon is a fickle beast. Even with good training, you never know what will happen (especially in the final 10k).
Some runners hit the wall. Others cramp up. And a few develop overuse injuries that prevent them from …
…What is proper running form? Because it’s a complex question, you should be careful who you ask for advice.
Ask ten runners about running form and you’ll hear ten different explanations about the best running technique.
Even more dangerous, …
…I go through running shoes like most people go through underwear. And to top it off, I fully admit to an unhealthy obsession with new shoes.
When you run 75+ miles every week, a shoe can be past …
…I see in every runner the opportunity to become a great runner.
YOU can improve on what you’ve done in the past, get faster, become more consistent, run further, and prevent more injuries.
Today I’d like to deconstruct …
…Being an online coach has its perks: my articles are read by hundreds of thousands of runners and I’ve talked with the top coaches and authors in the running world.
More importantly, I write training plans while blasting Taylor …
…Before my first meal with No Meat Athlete author Matt Frazier, I was sweating and nervous.
You see, Matt’s a vegan and I love a good steak. My anxiety had me over thinking everything…
……Will he judge my choice
Confession: I have a love-hate relationship with the half.
It’s a fantastic distance and half marathon training isn’t nearly as grueling as marathon preparation, so it’s much easier to do.
But I’ve never actually run a good half marathon! …
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