Racing hurts. You must accept this fact right away or you’re not going anywhere. – Bob Kennedy
How to Run a Sub-1:45 Half Marathon
Brian
June 24, 2020
A 1:45 half marathon is a highly sought after goal for many runners. If you’re chasing after this goal, congratulations! For many, this is a stepping stone to even bigger…
Race Recap of a Sub-3 Hour Marathon
Brian
June 20, 2020
I’d been gunning to go for the sub-3 hour marathon again ever since my race the year prior where I finished 3:00:28. After skipping the spring season with a knee…
How Your Muscle Fibers Impact Your Training
Brian
June 14, 2020
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…
Do You Need to Increase Your VO2 Max?
Brian
June 6, 2020
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…
Five Key Runs For Your 5k Training Plan
Brian
May 22, 2020
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…
Your Most Important Workout at Every Distance | 5k to Marathon
Brian
May 17, 2020
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…
How to Turn a Fast Half Marathon into a Fast Full Marathon
Brian
May 1, 2020
Are you upset that you can’t translate an awesome half marathon time into an equally awesome marathon time? You’re not alone. I’ve been there too. One of my first acts after…
Race Recap of a sub-1:20 Half Marathon
Brian
November 30, 2019
Every personal best race is special and this one was no exception! I can easily see why the half marathon is such a popular race distance. I chose the Illinois…
The Right Way to Warm-Up
Brian
February 21, 2019
“The most important thing is how a guy prepares himself to do battle.” – Hank Aaron. Let’s talk about what happens right before the action – the warm-up! For some,…
Race Recap of My BQ Attempt
Brian
September 17, 2018
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…
How to Set Up a 10k Training Plan
Brian
May 29, 2018
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…
Get to the Point! | 5k Race Strategy
Brian
May 3, 2018
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…
1:30 Half Marathon Race Plan
Brian
March 10, 2018
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…
How to Run a Sub-1:30 Half Marathon
Brian
March 8, 2018
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…
The Power of Rituals | The Importance of Establishing Habits
Brian
March 1, 2018
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. …
An Interview with an Elite | Johnny Crain
Brian
February 19, 2018
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…
Resistance | The Only Thing Between You and Your Goal
Brian
January 31, 2018
“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…
1:45 Half Marathon Race Plan
Brian
January 13, 2018
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…
Reaching Your Peak with Periodization
Brian
December 20, 2017
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…
Tips for Racing with Mental Toughness
Brian
November 29, 2017
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…
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