Endurance running is a difficult sport. To thrive, you have to love the training, racing, and lifestyle that high performance demands.
Cat Bradley is an athlete that absolutely loves the sport. She’s an ultra-endurance runner coached by Matt Fitzgerald…
…Almost everyone operates their life on a 7-day life cycle with work during the weekdays and personal time on the weekend. We also schedule our running on this cycle… but are longer cycles like the 10 day training cycle …
…Runner’s knee is a frustrating injury and one of the most common sources of knee pain after running. But how do you know if you have runner’s knee in the first place?
Also known by its more formal name …
…Strength training is so important for endurance runners that it should not be considered cross-training. It’s just part of the training you must do to reach your potential.
About 20 years ago, I said something that I regret to …
…Did you know that I used to think weight training was useless for runners? I mistakenly believed we needed no strength training whatsoever…
Runners at the gym are funny. Embrace it!
Of course, I was completely wrong.
I didn’t …
…Overuse injuries are common among endurance runners, though we can usually treat them quickly. But what happens when niggles become chronic and turn into long term running injuries?
Training for big goals is inherently risky. Distance runners must push …
…This year, we’re taking action. We’re decisively moving forward with our training and executing on proven, fundamental training ideas.
We’re doing this because it’s powerful. If we can avoid gimmicks and focus on the essentials, it will be …
…Happy New Year and welcome to the Year of Taking Action! We’re going to create bigger goals, follow through, and actually accomplish them in 2021.
2020 is officially over. Let’s also hope that murder hornets, dysfunctional governance, and the …
…Most runners intuitively understand how to train for race because they’ve followed a training plan before. But what if you don’t have that much time? What are you to do with a short training cycle?
The most confusing time …
…Are you your own best cheerleader? Or do you consistently doubt yourself and your running? The answer may dictate how successful you are as a runner.
Self-efficacy is one of the most important concepts in the world of …
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