When it comes to marathon training, there’s no doubt that the most important workout is the long run.
Yes: tempo runs and high mileage are important. And of course, strength work, strides, and even some “speedwork” sessions will make …
…The finish line is in sight. Your lungs are burning and every muscle below the waist is on fire.
For hours, you’ve patiently and methodically executed your pacing strategy. The past few months have been solely dedicated to …
…Have you ever been a few miles from the end of a long run when everything starts to fall apart?
“The Church of the Almighty Long Run” is where runners attend service most weekends. And there’s virtually no better type of running workout to gain endurance, speed and mental toughness.
Consider this: most runners – especially those …
…The human hamster wheel. The dreadmill. Satan’s conveyor belt. Is there any doubt that most runners despise the treadmill?
Running on a treadmill is an unfortunate reality for many runners during the winter and summer months. Just think of …
…I’ve talked to a lot of runners who have less than a year of experience in the sport. Their main goal is to get faster over 5k or 10k and break a performance plateau. All admirable goals!
Typically, their …
…Over the years, I’ve surveyed tens of thousands of runners. And it’s not surprising that the #1 goal is to always run injury-free.
That’s because injuries are direct obstacles to you achieving your goals. In every way, they …
…Running injuries: the bane of every runner anywhere. They’re worse than dreadmills or the dreaded “DNF” next to your name in race results.
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Have you ever said something like this?…
…Running can be a solitary, often lonely, activity. While an occasional run with a friend is great, does belonging to an active running community help your training?
It’s kind of a trick question: we all know that support from …
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