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The next big frontier of performance improvements is likely to come from nutrition – not training.
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We’ve all had to spend some extra time on recovery after a particularly grueling workout or race. But what happens if you’ve gone WELL beyond normal fatigue?
What should you do if you’ve run too many races in a …
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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 …
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I’ve always been fascinated (ok, borderline obsessed) with how elite runners train and schedule their running.
After all, if you’re going to learn about running, why not do it from the best runners in the world?
And whenever …
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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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Alex Hutchinson is one of the brightest and most forward-thinking exercise science journalists of our day.
Photo by Alexi Hobbs
He spends his time analyzing the latest science of performance, analyzing what’s useful, what the media gets wrong, and …
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I’ve talked to a lot of runners who have less than a year of experience in the sport. Their main goal is to get faster over 5k or 10k and break a performance plateau. All admirable goals!
Typically, their …
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Ask any runner how to get faster and they’ll wax poetic about long runs, high mileage, and tough workouts. But what about sleep?
Sleep is the most undervalued training tool you have available to skyrocket your race times, reduce …
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Overtraining Syndrome is the arch nemesis of hard-working runners everywhere.
Casually mention to a friend that you’re suffering from overtraining syndrome and you’ll be met with gasps, hugs, and warm condolensces.
With crushing fatigue and plummeting performances, overtraining can …
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Guys… I have a serious problem. I’m addicted to buying every running book available: