Background This is two weeks from my build up to the 2008 USA Olympic Trials marathon held on November 3, 2007. Perhaps someday I’ll write
In the previous few articles I’ve posted about my training as an elite runner, I’ve primarily exhibited specific training concepts within 2 week training blocks.
In this week’s glimpse inside the training of an elite runner, I am going to show you a two week 10k specific block of training.
In my last post about my training, I detailed a productive two-week marathon cycle where I was training well and recovering from the workouts –
Race day is almost here. You can feel the butterflies in your stomach, your heart is already beating faster than usual, and you feel a
How does running on a treadmill compare to running outside? Is one easier than the other? It’s a common question and despite conflicting opinions, scientific
If you grew up in the 80′s and early 90′s, as I did, or maybe just watched a lot of Saturday morning cartoons with your
Learning to properly pace yourself during a race is one of the most critical skills a runner can develop. To maximize your potential on race
Long runs for the marathon are a staple of every training plan – no doubt about it. To prepare optimally for the marathon distance, it’s
Improving your lactate threshold is one of the most efficient ways to train yourself to run faster at any distance over 10k. Luckily for runners,
