During college workouts when my existence shrank into a singularity of suffering and time stalled, I remember laughing at the sprinters. You call THAT a speed workout?!
But it was – and I didn’t know what I was talking …
Shake-Ups: Cool Down Exercises for Maximum Recovery
At the college level, it seemed that we spent as much time doing non-running training than we did running (and we ran 80+ miles per week!).
Even though we were running nearly an hour and a half every day, …
How to Find Your Best Stride with Coach Jonathan Beverly
Whenever I’m asked about running form, I nearly have a panic attack. What should I say when I’m so conflicted?!
Working on my split-leg game since 1998
You see, I don’t like to steer runners in the wrong direction. …
Dr. Mike Young on Speed Development, Sprinting, and Lifting for Speed
The more complex a movement, the more skill is needed to perform it well. Sprinting is one of those complex movements.
There’s no doubt that running as fast as you can – an all-out sprint – requires a high …
Do “fast” runners run differently than “slow” runners?
Recently I filmed part of the Denver Rock ‘n’ Roll half marathon to look at the form of different runners. And today, I want your help!
Running form is often a controversial topic. Nike Oregon Project Head Coach Alberto …
7 Running Drills to Improve Speed, Form and Efficiency
When I first started performing running drills, I felt silly. Aren’t neon short shorts embarrassing enough?!
Now I had to include skips, hops, and other form drills. It made me feel silly to prance around like this – until …
The Only 2 Technique Tips You Need For Good Running Form
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 good running form? A lot of reasons:
- We all have a unique style of
6 Running Form Experts on Cues, Fixes, and Running Technique Changes
Ask any runner about running form and expect a different answer. The topic of running technique brings up countless questions:
- Should I land on my midfoot or forefoot?
- Is a heel strike really that bad?
- Should ALL runners change
Are Hill Sprints a Secret Weapon for Injury Prevention and Speed?
How many of us sprint on a regular basis? My guess: only a tiny minority of runners ever sprint.
It’s important to understand the definition of the word sprint: it’s to run as fast as you can. It’s …
The 50 Shades of Grey Approach to Answering Your Running Questions
I love questions that have a clear answer, like:
…What’s on Jason’s running playlist? Taylor Swift, obviously.
How long is that marathon? 26.2 miles – c’mon Nana, all marathons are the same distance!
Is running the best sport ever?
Jason is a 2:39 marathoner, USATF-
