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Running is a beautiful sport because of it’s simplicity. Just lace up your shoes and run (after a dynamic warm-up, of course).
You don’t need a team.
You don’t need a court, field, or arena.
Besides a good …
…Running is a beautiful sport because of it’s simplicity. Just lace up your shoes and run (after a dynamic warm-up, of course).
You don’t need a team.
You don’t need a court, field, or arena.
Besides a good …
…It happens to all of us at some point in our running: our improvements stop. Our race times flatline.
And we wonder, “Is this all I’m capable of accomplishing?”
Performance plateaus in running are common – but thankfully, …
…Meet Scott Jones. He has 10+ years of experience in the exercise science world and has trained hundreds of athletes (including elites).
He’s also the host of Athlete on Fire, a podcast that bridges the gap between elite …
…Are you familiar with periodization? It’s a geeky term that simply means training should have several different periods leading up to a goal race.
When I explained how to plan a running season, I briefly outlined what …
…Since 2010, I’ve written thousands of personalized training plans. Each runner fills out an extensive Runner Questionnaire so I can better understand their training and goals for the season.
This “sneak peek” into the background of so many …
…Episode 11 of Q&A with Coach is not to be missed – we have a special guest joining us, none other than Matt Frazier.
The best freeze frame of the episode
Matt is the author of the award-winning blog …
…Track workouts have been a staple of distance runner’s training programs for decades. And for good reason!
Distances are standardized so you always know exactly how far you’ve run.
The surface promotes speed (but results in less impact stress …
…Trail running captured my heart in 2000 – and I’m still obsessed with getting off the road.
My cross country team began running half our mileage in the woods around town during my Junior year of high school. Maybe …
…2015 is the Year of Getting Out of Your Comfort Zone.
Over the past three months, I’ve challenged you to:
Are you ready for a monster discussion on base training, the Maffetone Method, and more training geekery?
I definitely am – and this article is a beast – so grab a cup of coffee and settle in for …
…Want to run faster with fewer injuries?
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