You’ve logged the miles and now it’s time to race. What is the single, most effective, and nearly universal strategy to ensure you get the best performance? Tapering!
If you’ve followed a well-structured program leading up to a race, …
…Back in January, I was thrilled to get into the Vermont 100 miler. I watched and waited as they made the race selections public online, and with less than 30 slots left, my name was finally chosen!
I started …
…Emma Coburn is one of the most dominant runners on the planet with an Olympic Bronze, a World Championship title, and a World Championship runner-up just in the last few years (among many other accomplishments).
And her primary event …
…A running streak can be a useful, fun, and challenging way to meet more of your running goals. But is a run streak for every runner?
In this article, I want to go into depth on running streaks and …
…One of the more interesting questions a coach can be asked is, “How do I keep improving for years and years?” How provocative! And valuable!
Your weekly running mileage is one of the most important aspects of training to track over time. If there’s one training metric that predicts performance, it’s your total weekly volume.
When it comes to weekly mileage, there are a …
…Progress is what made me fall in love with running in 1998. If I put in the work, I improved – and that was intoxicating.
Jason leading a 2-mile in 2002
In hindsight, running is what created my growth …
…The pro runner experience captured my imagination during my college years. Can you just imagine running for your job?!
Kate Grace rockin’ Old Glory
Perhaps the college track experience gives an athlete a brief taste of what being a …
…A few years into my running career, I noticed a consistent pattern: every year had the same training rhythm. I later learned about periodization – and how helpful it is for runners.
Cyclical training progresses over time
About 15 …
…If reaching your potential excites you, then the concept of alignment will help you realize everything you’re capable of achieving.
Alignment is when your goals, actions, and mindset are in harmony and move you toward your potential.
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