Running and strength training seem at odds with each other – but actually, they complement one another perfectly.
Many runners fall into the trap of only running without any other exercises in their training.
There are many different …
…December is awesome: Christmas parties, gingerbread men, and endless eggnog make any Scrooge excited for the holidays.
Runners can usually escape the dietary excess of the season without too much weight gain because of our high workload.
Long runs, …
…Isn’t it funny that some people KNOW what to do with their running – when they’re actually totally wrong?
Some runners think sprinting 200’s is a great workout for the marathon. [More bad marathon advice]
Or that they …
…The 2008 New York City Marathon was one of the worst experiences of my life.
I was cocky even though my training was sub-par. I under-fueled and ran several tough miles too fast (fine… WAY too fast).
After the …
…For the first eight years of my running career, I was fortunate: at least three coaches were always available to answer all my questions
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But if you didn’t run in high school or college, that luxury isn’t available.…
…Training for any race – even a marathon – includes a lot more than just running. Runners who only run are doomed to overuse injuries.
Loyal Strength Running readers will recognize this as a common theme of my writing …
…What are strides? I get this question ALL THE TIME so I thought it would be helpful to explain exactly what they are and how to use them in your training.
I also surveyed runners on Twitter – you …
…On September 15 at 8am, I stood on the starting line of an 8k road race in historic West Potomac Park. To my right, planes took off from Reagan National Airport and flew over the Potomac River. To my …
…Is there a way to get in better shape without running higher mileage or doing tougher workouts?
I think there is – and I’m about to show you how.
But first, before you get too excited, a few disclaimers:…
…Last weekend, the history book was rewritten when Mo Farah and Galen Rupp finished first and second in the Olympic 10k.
Farah became the first British athlete to ever medal in the men’s 10k while Galen Rupp became the …
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