Are you upset that you can’t translate an awesome half marathon time into an equally awesome marathon time? You’re not alone. I’ve been there too. One of my first acts after a new PR is to check out the VDOT tables and see what the consensus tells me I should be Read more…
Runners are no stranger to the feeling of fatigue. But different kinds of fatigue require different solutions. Learning what kind of fatigue you are having (and how to get out of it) can make the difference between training consistently and training not at all. Between your body gaining fitness and Read more…
A growth mindset is a belief that your ability is something that can change. You can develop it. The opposite of a growth mindset is a fixed mindset, which views ability as something that is unchangeable. “I either have it or I don’t” says the person with the fixed mindset. Read more…
For such a simple sport, I’m always amazed at how people tend to complicate running. Sometimes they agonize over details that are seemingly insignificant. Over time, it can become overwhelming – the workouts, recovery protocol, strength sessions, drills, races, mental strategies, equipment choices, etc. It’s easy to lose sight of Read more…
I’m obsessed with productivity. I like to make the most of each minute of the day. I’ve found, however, that when I examine my days closely, not everything fits together well. I end up having small pockets of time (say 20 minutes) where I do essentially nothing. I’m between tasks Read more…
Week 1 of a new decade is almost done! For runners everywhere, this is a time of renewed focus, race planning, and PR-dreaming. For me, however, I’m putting that on hold. As well as 2019 went (new PRs in every distance), I am changing my focus a bit for 2020. Read more…
“The most important thing is how a guy prepares himself to do battle.” – Hank Aaron. Let’s talk about what happens right before the action – the warm-up! For some, warming up is simply an afterthought. For others, it’s downright ignored. And for a select few, it’s borderline obsessive compulsive! Read more…
A scouting report is a valuable tool for any competitive team or athlete. It’s a report of all of the opponents’ weaknesses and strengths – everything about their game in one succinct place. A good scouting report will tell someone the best approach to defeating a team. It leaves out Read more…
Here’s a race recap of my first BQ attempt from my point of view from start to finish. Pre-race I got to the race only about 45 minutes before showtime although I’d been up for a while going through my usual fueling strategy at the hotel: Shot of beet juice Read more…
So you want to run a marathon? Awesome! Now it’s time to start training. What’s the best way? How fast should you run? When should I do each type of workout? The questions can be daunting. One question in particular always stands out to me: How much should I run Read more…