Your make-up of muscle fibers will determine a large amount of your running success. Two otherwise identical runners with different percentages of slow and fast twitch muscle fibers will have wildly different strengths. The good news, however, is that whatever your current state physiologically, it’s possible to change it! Slow Read more…
VO2 max is a popular term in the running world. Even the term itself sounds fancy, technical, and something you definitely want in your running arsenal. But a good running plan doesn’t have room for everything. The best way to decide what’s in and what’s out is knowledge! So let’s Read more…
The 5k is one of the most popular distances in road racing. Because of it’s popularity, there is no shortage of different training plans geared towards preparing for it. A runner’s experience plays a big role in determining the right approach to training. But I believe there’s five key runs Read more…
Every race has a go-to workout that training can be built around. A workout that builds confidence in the athlete while also providing critical physiological adaptations needed for the goal race. These are the workouts I build training plans around. They are the most important workouts, especially in the later Read more…
The “Get to the Point!” series is intended to be a “quick hitter” on individual topics. I get right into practical suggestions without extra anecdotes and explanations. Hope you enjoy Let’s talk 5k race tips! DO run even splits as best you can. Resist the urge to go out too Read more…