Can you imagine a football player who did no strength training? It’s hard to imagine. But for some reason, many runners think it’s perfectly fine to skip their own strength work.
Kevin enjoying the fruits of his strength training …
How James Ran 3 Personal Bests After Years of Stagnating Finish Times
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 …
From Low Energy to High Mileage: How Jodi Turned Her Running Around
Twelve years ago, I had a Michael Phelps moment. I was eating nearly twice as much food and still feeling famished all day (I didn’t gain a pound, either).
Here’s Jodi, leading the pack with high energy!
You see, …
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 Tamanna Cured IT Band Pain by Committing to the Process
Can you imagine having IT band pain for months when running, going up stairs, and even walking? Here’s how one runner healed her ITBS pain and is now running stronger than ever.
Tamanna after her longest run ever – …
How Christine Crushed Her First 100 Mile Ultra Marathon
When I started running regularly after graduating from college, the marathon sounded impossibly far. I’ll never do that, I thought. I’d heard horror stories of lost toenails and cripplingly sore quads…
It’s funny how your mindset shifts! Fast-forward …
How Don Ran A 100 Mile Ultra Marathon (80min faster than his goal)
Setting big, intimidating goals often brings out the best in us. This is the story how Don prepared for his first 100-mile ultra marathon (after less than four years running).
Audacious goals come in many forms but for those …
How Geoff Broke His Chronic Injury Cycle After Nearly Quitting Running
Running can be a tough sport – with an annual injury rate hovering around 50-70%, staying healthy can be daunting. But this is a happy story! Meet Geoff:
Geoff came to running later in life but his love for …
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
Jason is a 2:39 marathoner, USATF-
