Caffeine is a proven performance-enhancer, shown to improve athletic ability in endurance events like distance running. This is great news because I am a coffee lover. I don’t drink coffee every day, but about 3-4 days a week I …
…Shin splints are a tricky injury to discuss. There’s no clear cure and every runner will respond differently to various treatment options. I’m even hesitant to call shinsplints an “injury” – sore shins simply don’t qualify in my book. …
…Sometimes, things just fall into place. This training block went incredibly well despite a week-long vacation in California and a missed day in the first week. It’s important to roll with the punches and adapt your training to everything …
…Every so often, you’ll run a race and find yourself in the zone. The race will go flawlessly. You will run a personal record almost effortlessly. It’s an amazing feeling when this happens but it won’t be every weekend …
…Earlier this year, Chris Solinsky stunned the nation as he shattered the American Record in the 10,000 meters. Running 26:59 in his debut 10k, Solinsky became the first ever American under 27 minutes and the fastest ever non-African. A …
…There are so many running resources available online today: Runner’s World, Active, and Running Times among others. Each has training plans for beginner, intermediate, and advanced runners depending on the race. While it’s a good start and they have …
…Is the 10% Rule for runners bogus? Well, no, it’s not completely bogus! But it certainly doesn’t show you how to increase mileage in every situation.
I’ve been immersed in the sport of running since I was a teenager. …
…Running is one of the most popular sports in the world because of its simplicity. Lace up a pair of shoes (and even that’s not necessary) and you can run out your front door for a great workout. You …
…Anybody who works an office job knows that every day is nearly identical to the one before it – the same cubicle, the same desk chair, and the same restless feeling that you’re doing your body an injustice.
Let’s …
…I always struggle to reach weekly mileage in excess of 60 miles. Life gets in the way and sometimes I have to cut runs short because of little aches and pains. Taking it slow and ensuring that I stay …
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