Runners have a lot on their training plates. A runner who is trying to improve their performance will consider several tools in their training toolbox. Which tool is most important? Mileage, nutrition, drills, strength training, specific workouts, the list goes on. Every independent article we read can make it sound 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…
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…
After seeing many articles on the “best strength exercises for runners” and “how to build a strong core”, I wanted to offer a way to integrate this within an existing running plan. We know that the best way to train for a race involves phases, each with a different emphasis. Read more…
Runners, like most people, like absolutes! We want to know that something works (or doesn’t work) and it works (or doesn’t work) 100% of the time. And this strategy works well for us with obvious workout enhancers like sleep and nutrition. More sleep, for example, is always better than less Read more…