Racing hurts.  You must accept this fact right away or you’re not going anywhere. – Bob Kennedy

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How to Run a Sub-1:45 Half Marathon

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…
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Race Recap of a Sub-3 Hour Marathon

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…
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How Your Muscle Fibers Impact Your Training

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…
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Do You Need to Increase Your VO2 Max?

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…
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Five Key Runs For Your 5k Training Plan

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…
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Race Recap of a sub-1:20 Half Marathon

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…
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The Right Way to Warm-Up

“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,…
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Race Recap of My BQ Attempt

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…
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How to Set Up a 10k Training Plan

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…
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Get to the Point! | 5k Race Strategy

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

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…
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How to Run a Sub-1:30 Half Marathon

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…
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An Interview with an Elite | Johnny Crain

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…

1:45 Half Marathon Race Plan

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…
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Reaching Your Peak with Periodization

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…
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Tips for Racing with Mental Toughness

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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