Improvement can be a fickle phenomenon. Sometimes you get a lot faster, seemingly out of nowhere! But often you struggle for months without a single sign of progress.
Just the other day I was speaking to a group of …
Strength Coach Tony Gentilcore on Deadlifts: Form, Dangers, and Function
Studying different sports and disciplines is a great way to develop your understanding of running. The commonalities and underlying principles are often universal.
A few years ago, I was an instructor at an adult fitness camp. For four days, …
Running and Lifting: How to Do Both For Best Results
Coaching allows me to change people’s mindset and even their bodies through running and lifting. These transformations are the most rewarding part of being a coach.
And today, I’m thrilled to share a powerful example of what happens when …
How to Combat the Effects of Aging as an Older Runner
It’s no surprise that running gets harder as you get older. Recovery is slower, VO² max is lower, and injury risks are more numerous. How can the older runner keep running strong – and healthy?
Running is something I …
Is Bodyweight Strength Training Enough for Runners?
There’s nothing sadder than the face of a runner sitting on the sidelines watching the world of runners go by. Yet high percentages of runners—from 37 percent to 56 percent—deal with injury on an annual basis.
Many factors …
5 Types of Squats for Runners: More Variation, More Strength
If there’s one exercise that’s perfect for runners, it’s the squat. But should we squat only one way? Can we use different types of squats to get even stronger?
In high school, our track team rarely went to the …
Maggie Callahan on The Benefits of Strength Training
2018 is the Year of Strength and we’re discovering what it means to be a strong, powerful runner (spoiler: it’s achievable!).
Last month, we talked lifting and the many benefits of strength training:
- The scientific reasons for adding
Strength Coach Randy Hauer on The Role of Lifting for Runners
Over the last few weeks, I’ve fielded hundreds of lifting questions from runners who all want to know, “How do I lift the right way?”
It’s a great question. In fact, it’s THE question!
Knowing how to …
Introducing: High Performance Lifting
The Year of Strength has taught us that lifting weights is critical for runners. It’s not cross-training – it’s just training.
That’s because lifting is the perfect complement to running. It builds power, prevents injuries, improves efficiency, and …
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