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 …
Sore Shins Got You Down? How to Get Rid of Shin Splints For Good
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. …
Training Journal: 6.7 – 7.4.2010
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 …
Need Running Motivation? 5 Races to Inspire your Next PR
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 …
How to Run like Chris Solinsky: Improve Your Form to Prevent Injuries
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 …
Throw Out Your Stock Training Plan: The Top 4 Reasons You Need a Coach
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 …
Forget the 10% Rule: How to Increase Mileage Safely
Is the 10% Rule bogus? Not really, but it certainly doesn’t show you how to increase mileage in every situation.
I read about running constantly. Learning about the sport is something I’m passionate about. But no matter where I …
How to Run Pain-Free After the Cubicle: 9 Tips to Beat Office Tightness
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 …
Training Journal: 5.3 – 6.6.10
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 …
Jason is a 2:39 marathoner, USATF-
