One of the most misunderstood aspects of distance running is the race itself. What most runners don’t realize is that racing is a skill. It’s
Running a marathon or half marathon in the rain, cold, or heat isn’t an exciting thought. However, you can’t change the weather, so the best
I like using analogies. They help me explain complicated physiological processes to runners in a way that not only helps them understand the science behind
From elites to first time 5k runners, almost everyone knows it is important to get some sort of long run into their training plan every
One of the questions I get asked most often, from both new and experienced runners alike, is what to doing the rest period between hard
When designing running workouts, a coach can manipulate three elements of the training plan to elicit certain physiological adaptations. These three elements are: The time
While no one would argue that a good diet and a reliable marathon training schedule are invaluable in preventing injuries, there’s a surprising amount of controversy
Steady runs, or steady state runs as some literature refers to them, are a great way to build aerobic strength, which is the foundation for
Warming up properly for your race will help you stay injury-free and is the easiest way to improve your race times at shorter races like
Have you ever been heading down the final straightaway of a race, the finishing clock appears to be speeding up time as you reach for
