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…
Last week I went to the doctor for this odd foot pain I’d been having. I expected it to be nothing (and it was), but when I go to the doctor, I like to get my money’s worth! I had always wanted to get my iron levels tested after hearing Read more…
“Which of you wishing to construct a tower does not first sit down and calculate the cost to see if there is enough for its completion? Otherwise, after laying the foundation and finding himself unable to finish the work, the onlookers should laugh at him.” – Luke 14:28-29 I’ve always Read more…
Few things are as exciting for a runner, especially a beginner, as tackling a new distance. This is not surprising. People in general are fascinated by the idea of going beyond their limits. The long run is a staple in most training plans from the 5k and beyond. The aerobic Read more…
Johnny Crain is a 25 year old elite distance runner who most recently threw down a 2:15:46 (about 5:11/mi pace!) at the California International Marathon in 2017! That event doubles as the U.S. National Championship for the marathon. As the youngest finisher in the top 12, his future is beyond Read more…
The words “fasting” and “training” may seem like polar opposites. After all, food = energy and we need energy to train effectively. While this is definitely true, fasted training does have its benefits. Let’s first tap into the key source of our energy as runners, glycogen, and explain how it Read more…
Many runners have an idea of what interval training is. I run for a specific distance or time, rest for a specific distance or time, and then repeat for certain number of times. With all these variables (time, distance, rest, total volume), the options for interval workouts seem endless. How Read more…
It can feel overwhelming at times thinking about how to put together a training plan. Hill repeats, tempo runs, intervals, long runs, fartleks – and don’t forget easy runs! These (and more!) are all ingredients that make up a successful runner’s diet. The challenge then is how much to do Read more…
We make running too difficult sometimes. It really is rather simple compared to other sports, which is part of the reason for its popularity. Let’s start with what it takes to be a successful marathon runner and back our way into what makes for successful training. I will break down Read more…