Long runs! Tempo workouts! Mileage! We know these things are instrumental in running a fast marathon – but what else is important?
A marathon attempt is daunting: at 26.2 miles, it challenges your body in ways that shorter races …
…On September 15 at 8am, I stood on the starting line of an 8k road race in historic West Potomac Park. To my right, planes took off from Reagan National Airport and flew over the Potomac River. To my …
…Overuse injuries are a reality for hundreds of thousands of runners every year. Is it even possible to prevent running injuries?
That’s the question that Dr. Peter Larson and his coauthor Bill Katovsky explored in their book Tread Lightly: …
…Isn’t it odd how some runners see massive success while others flounder and never reach their potential?
See, the difference between a “good” runner and someone who stagnates, running the same times over and over again without ever seeing …
…Isn’t it funny how some runners have time to run, spend time with their families, pursue their career, and even (gasp) have a social life?
Time management is a fascinating topic. The case studies of postdoc students who can …
…Is there a way to get in better shape without running higher mileage or doing tougher workouts?
I think there is – and I’m about to show you how.
But first, before you get too excited, a few disclaimers:…
…This is the final article in a 3-part series highlighting the best material on Strength Running. Today is the Grab Bag Edition with many topics like minimalism, diet for runners, advanced recovery techniques, and more.
Most of the articles …
…This is the second article in a 3-part series focusing on the best material on Strength Running. Today, we dive into endurance.
I’m personally fascinated with gaining endurance and increasing aerobic capacity. It’s so seemingly simple (run more) …
…Today is the first of a 3-part series highlighting the best material on Strength Running.
The focus today is on injury prevention. Those of you on my private email list know that you get opportunities to help shape the …
…Average people follow their dreams, distance runners chase them down and beat them into submission.
For as long as I can remember, people have asked me:
……What do you want to do when you grow up?
What can you