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…
3/7/2018 – The winter has not been kind to my running goals. After suffering a setback in December, I’ve been itching like crazy to get back on course with my training. Getting consistent mileage in LAST winter was monumental in preparing me for a successful spring, so I was really 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…
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! There is perhaps no bigger predictor of a runner’s success than the amount of mileage he or she is able 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…
If you want to break the world record for the fastest marathon while dribbling a soccer ball, then it is helpful to have played soccer at some point in your life. But what if you just want to run? Does soccer help or hurt you and in what ways? Galen 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 get right to it! Several training plans and workouts often say to run at some percentage of your max Read more…
Are you stuck in a running rut? Have you not PR’d in a while despite consistent training? Maybe you’re wondering if you’ve reached your potential and your fastest times are behind you. Or maybe you’re new to the sport and are wondering what your ceiling might be. We can find 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…