Every day, I answer questions from runners all over the world. Today, I’m getting some help!
Have you ever noticed that hilly races make you a lot more sore than flat races?
It should come as no surprise: hills are more stressful. You fight gravity on the way up and use it to your advantage …
…Once you build the running habit, you’ll be a runner for life. But how does running change after a few decades?
When I started running in 1998, I had no idea that joining my high school cross country team …
…Is it surprising that I don’t think strength workouts are cross-training? Rather, strength work is just part of your training as a runner.
Cross-training is supplemental exercise that can be helpful to your running, like cycling.
But just like …
…Simon Donato is a modern Indiana Jones: a PhD who travels the world competing in the toughest endurance races that exist.
It’s not every day that you meet somebody with so many varied interests.
And when you do, …
…Being a runner has a special side-benefit: all that training makes you feel strong, powerful, and alive!
The decision to start running was one of the best I’ve ever made in my life. I’m sure you feel the …
…Have you ever heard this famous line among distance runners?
If the furnace is hot enough, it will burn anything.
It’s a common way for runners to justify eating whatever they want. If the caloric needs are high …
…If we’ve met – or you’ve seen pictures of me – it’s clear that I am not a big guy. Actually, I’m tiny.
My college coach used to say, “Don’t burn the candle at both ends.” What he really meant was, “Don’t drink too much and stay up late chasing girls.”
When you unpack that nugget of wisdom, …
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