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Pre Race Jitters
It’s common for runners to get nervous before their big goal race. Who wouldn’t? You’ve run countless miles, toiled in the hot summer sun, shivered
December 7, 2010
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It’s common for runners to get nervous before their big goal race. Who wouldn’t? You’ve run countless miles, toiled in the hot summer sun, shivered
Most runners know the benefits of the long run when training for the marathon or half marathon distance. However, what most marathoners don’t realize that
As I discussed in one my earlier posts, I believe strongly that to improve your running, you need to train to the specific demands of
The main purpose for many of the workouts on your training schedule are to simulate the specific demands of your race in as many ways
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
