Longevity in any sport isn’t a given. Especially at the high performance levels of a professional athlete. Today we learn from an Olympian who has evolved over decades of competing, while keeping up with the fastest runners in the …
…Sports science provides data-based evidence related to exercise. How can we make the best use of that information and apply it for ourselves? Today’s podcast episode helps us do just that.
Getting to talk to scientist is a special …
…Sports psychology is a frontier that can tremendously improve your running performance. It can transform your approach to training, recovery, races, and dealing with setbacks. We believe it can improve your life as a whole!
That isn’t an aggregation. …
…Running injuries can happen to anyone. Newbie runners or professional athletes alike can run into issues due to a variety of factors within and outside their control. Even when doing everything “right,” an injury can crop up.
Today’s guest …
…Sleep is a performance multiplier – something that has outsized, numerous benefits to you as an athlete with little or no drawbacks. It aids recovery, mood, adaptation to stress, and so much more.
Ultramarathons are a great feat in and of themselves. Running a distance substantially over a marathon in length, often on difficult terrain, removed from the continuous cheer of supporters is not your average race.
Some succeed, completing the race, …
…Learning is a lifelong skill that sets us up for success in any pursuit. Luckily, you don’t have to always be right, but you have to be willing to seek knowledge, change your mind, and grow from experiences.
That …
…Jason Fitzgerald is the creative force, head coach, founder, and podcast host behind all things Strength Running. He grew the humble blog to a media platform with resources for all runners. Today, we sit down with Jason to learn …
…Training at altitude is widely believed to be advantageous for athletes. If you’ve ever gone from sea level to higher elevations, you know that physical exertion can be a challenge. How do our bodies respond to altitude?
Air pressure …
…Do you dare to dream big? Do you set out to achieve something that seems impossible? Or do you prefer to progress methodically, then see where you wind up?
In truth, neither approach is superior. Talking of the impossible …
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