In recent years, runners have come to accept that strength training is a necessity to stay healthy and perform optimally. But periodized strength training is more effective and today, you’ll learn how to divide your lifting into 3 distinct …
…If you’re looking to take your running to the next level, strategic use of a training log can help you get there. Using a journal to collect your thoughts, plan your goals, and analyze your short and long-term training …
…“Believe that you can run farther or faster. Believe that you’re young enough, old enough, strong enough, and so on to accomplish everything you want to do. Don’t let worn-out beliefs stop you from moving beyond yourself.” …
…Recently I asked a running friend of mine, “Quick, gut reaction answer: what is my potential in the marathon in the next three years?”
He answered, “2:33, give or take.”
Then came the qualifier. He added, “IF you …
…Finding your training sweet spot can be the holy grail of training. You’ll always know when to push yourself, when to back off the effort level, and how to enjoy running more than ever.
So what’s a training sweet …
…Passion. Inspiration. Drive. Excitement. Motivation. Why do I feel none of this?
I have a confession: my running is not where it should be. During the last month, I neglected the little things like core exercises, sleep, a good …
…Every month on Strength Running I write a review of the previous month’s training – what worked, what didn’t, my failures and successes. My hope is that you can learn from my training to improve your own.
I’m going …
…[Reminder: I’m giving away a free month of personalized coaching! If you want in, check out the details here.]
……“In football, you might get your bell rung, but you go in with the expectation that you might get
September – what a month! Lots of lessons to be learned and milestones to be celebrated.
First, September was my highest volume month of 2011! I ran 342 miles, or an average of about 80 miles per week. …
…It’s game time.
The Philadelphia Marathon is on November 20, only 76 short days away. This is week seven of my 17 week training plan.
I’ve already had to alter my schedule based on my original program, which highlights …
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