In a world where people love “quick fixes,” what’s actually possible if you think long-term?
This is Nick, a member of the Strength Running community who adopted a “slow fix” mentality – and changed his life.
Nick could have …
…Meet Scott Jones. He has 10+ years of experience in the exercise science world and has trained hundreds of athletes (including elites).
He’s also the host of Athlete on Fire, a podcast that bridges the gap between elite …
…Are you familiar with periodization? It’s a geeky term that simply means training should have several different periods leading up to a goal race.
When I explained how to plan a running season, I briefly outlined what …
…Today, I’d like to introduce you to Christine. After coaching her for over three years, this is the inspiring story of her 12-hour ultramarathon.
Someone is WAY too happy while running for 12 hours…
Christine started training with me …
…Running form is a difficult topic to discuss. And it’s a topic that I’d much rather avoid.
Why do I want to avoid talking about it? A lot of reasons:
Michael is a runner who is willing to tackle monstrous goals.
Not only did he qualify for and run the Boston Marathon last April, he also decided to take on the Boston to Big Sur Challenge. If you’re not …
…About 40 years ago, several major reports altered the way Americans ate. So began the worst mistake in US health policy: the low-fat diet craze.
The advice was to eat less fat and cholesterol, resulting in a national food …
…Do you know what your body is capable of on any given day? And more importantly, do you know what you CAN’T do?
It’s a difficult concept to grasp. Here’s what it takes:
Pushing yourself to your limits in …
…Static stretching is OUT – and dynamic stretching is IN.
Long-time Strength Running readers know that I’m wary of static stretching. It can reduce performance and increase injury risk, while presenting few benefits to runners.
I cover …
…Since 2010, I’ve written thousands of personalized training plans. Each runner fills out an extensive Runner Questionnaire so I can better understand their training and goals for the season.
This “sneak peek” into the background of so many …
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