December 19, 2014
The winter is coming and many of you may be fearing the colder weather. Just be smart when you run. Obviously not everyone has or even […]
January 3, 2015
This was a funny article about mud runs for beginners. It focuses on bigger events, but it is humorous and gives you an idea of what […]
January 3, 2015
Too many runners run too fast too much of the time. I have always said that approximately 80-90% of your running should be at a comfortable […]
February 1, 2015
Sometimes it is hard to decipher all the information you hear from other runners. Remember, every person is different. Just because the legendary US miler Jim […]
February 10, 2015
I already talked about how to conquer your fear of hills. Hills are actually a great way to get a better running workout. By incorporating hills into […]
March 7, 2015
Chafing and running – doesn’t have to be synonymous if you are prepared. As we run longer and longer distances, the odds that one will chafe […]
April 23, 2015
I had a coach once tell me that if I didn’t lose a toenail while running, I didn’t run enough. Well, it happens to all of […]
May 4, 2015
Be careful with hot weather. We have been quite unfortunate to have had a brutal winter and, so far in May, we seem to be heading […]
May 21, 2015
The importance of rest and recovery cannot be overemphasized in any training plan. There are many factors that go into each individual such as regular miles […]
June 29, 2015
I preach rest and recovery almost as much as I preach having a specific running schedule that builds you to your next goal. Training schedules are […]
July 17, 2015
Summer is here – a time for pools and beaches and…. 90 degree weather and….running IN this weather. Of course, you can hide in an air-conditioned […]
August 21, 2015
I have been running since I was 12 and I have run with all kinds of runners – faster, slower, older, younger, men, women… But until this […]
September 14, 2015
I love racing in the fall. The air is crisp and the daily beating from the sun is finally over. There are so many races everywhere […]
October 6, 2015
There are various levels of “obstacle course” style challenges, and they all test your ability in different ways. If you are not in shape, you will […]
October 17, 2015
If you’re not ready, you probably won’t do it….. That goes for everything really, but especially for an early morning run, it’s paramount to be ready […]
November 11, 2015
Protein is the key ingredient in muscle growth, repair and recovery. As a runner, you constantly tire your muscles with all the runs you do. Your […]
November 18, 2015
It’s turkey time – and that means food, football games, food, family, food, sales and even more food. But we runners have a secret weapon – […]