Skills, by definition, are learned abilities that can be well executed. This means that skills can be practiced and mastered over time. Are you currently working on a specific skill?
Mental skills are unique in that they aren’t overtly …
…If you set out to learn from the best runners in the world, you will undoubtedly wind up in East Africa. Ethiopian and Kenyan runners have dominated the sport and continue to enthrall runners around the globe.
What is …
…Earth graces us with its natural beauty and a place to call home. Yet the balance of nature is teetering. We see it constantly in rampant wildfires, frequent 1,000-year floods, record temperatures, and mass extinction of wildlife.
Ask any …
…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 …
…Chances are, when you think of a pro runner, you think of a young excelling athlete who has been provided the opportunity to get paid for doing what they love.
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 …
…Stability and mobility are both important aspects of athleticism. What exactly do these terms mean and how can runners incorporate them into their training to stay healthy and pain-free?
Runners often see a lot of buzzwords about the training …
…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 …
…Runners know that speed is key to performance. But often, they aren’t directly targeting speed development. How can long distance runners train to get faster?
Many adaptations are necessary to develop speed. Running the same loop at the same …
…What qualities come to mind about athletes participating in team sports? Perhaps you’re thinking cooperative, supportive, uplifting, or energetic. Now what about individual sports?
Solo athletes may appear more competitive and self-focused, but we can’t …
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