Dathan Ritzenhein graduated high school with six National Championship titles.
He left the University of Colorado with four All-America titles, a national title at cross country, and the school record in the 10,000m in 27:38.50.
Since turning pro, Dathan’s …
…Core strength is vital to being a consistent, healthy runner. The muscles of your core are actively firing at all times to propel you forward so strengthening them is a worthwhile effort.
If you think your “core” is just …
…Are you a creature of habit?
I definitely am. My training is predictable even though I know the serious benefits of variety in any program. I run the same trails, do similar workouts from training cycle to training …
…Would you like to run more and train harder with fewer running injuries?
If you have a time goal for your next race or want to run in less pain, of course you want to train more consistently!
Last …
…I love this analogy: Don’t let your engine outpace your chassis.
It’s a simple analogy that refers to your metabolic or aerobic fitness (endurance) vs. your structural fitness (bones, tendons, ligaments, and muscles). I like to tell my …
…“Hills are speed work in disguise.” – Frank Shorter
With a good hill, you can train almost perfectly. Hills build leg strength, increase your running economy (efficiency), prevent injuries, reduce impact forces on your legs, increase stride power, and …
…IT Band Syndrome (ITBS) is one of the most frustrating injuries for runners. But there’s a way to run pain-free again!
I know a thing or two about having an injured IT band. After I ran the New York …
…Runners can be in great shape, but most of them aren’t very athletic. Two of the worst basketball players I’ve ever seen were three-season runners. Ask most runners to hurdle, dribble a soccer ball, or cut back and forth …
…Lose 20 pounds in 30 days. Engineer the perfect night’s sleep. Triple your testosterone. Reverse injuries. Go from 5k to 50k in 12 Weeks.
Is it possible?
These are the claims by Timothy Ferriss, author of The Four Hour …
…In a normal training cycle, long runs and fast workouts will cause soreness. This is a normal part of running – and not something you should completely avoid!
As Steve Magness points out, muscle soreness from a …
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