The 10k is a unique distance for most athletes. It lives right in between the wildly popular 5k and half marathon races. And while the 5k and half marathon have pretty defined and well-known ways of training, 10k training can be a bit more ambiguous. Most will go with either 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…
The Warm-Up Stick with what you usually do for long run workouts. Some people like a lot of running to feel really ready. Others only need a few minutes, some strides, and they’re good to go. Whatever you do, include some race paced running in there to finish, even if Read more…
A half marathon below 1:30 is no walk in the park. If your goal is in this range, chances are that you have some experience as a runner. You may have gotten to this point purely by running more consistent mileage. In order to keep improving, however, it is helpful Read more…
What are your rituals? You know – those things you do over and over again with unwavering consistency. Same time, same place, same circumstance. When X happens, I do Y. Maybe it’s something you do before every race. Retired American marathoner Ryan Hall was known to shave his head and 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 hardest war to win is one you don’t even realize you are fighting, and the hardest enemy to defeat is the one you don’t even know exists. Every day you are at war with resistance.” – Matthew Kelly, “Resisting Happiness” Lately, I’ve been tapping into the parts of my Read more…
The Warm-Up Stick with what you usually do for long run workouts. Some people like a lot of running to feel really ready. Others only need a few minutes, some strides, and they’re good to go. Whatever you do, include some race paced running in there to finish, even if 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…
The most important attribute a player must have is mental toughness. – Mia Hamm. The mental side of running doesn’t get much mention, but that certainly doesn’t make it less important. In his book “Mind Gym”, Gary Mack describes the mind as a legitimate performance enhancing drug when used fully Read more…