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 […]
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 4, 2015
Well, the best laid plans sometimes don’t work out. You train and train and then, one day when you have an important run or race planned, […]
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 […]
April 27, 2015
You did it! You conquered the big race. It could have been a 5K for some and for others a marathon…or more. I hope you enjoyed […]
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 […]
December 16, 2015
One of the first 5 questions I ask people is: “How old are your shoes”? Inevitably, 60% of the answers are something like: “These are 5+ years old” […]
December 20, 2015
“Why do I need a running coach? I can join a gym and the trainer will help me and find all these plans on-line that tell me exactly what […]
December 30, 2015
Yes – the number of miles you run per year is not important. You did read this correctly. The number of miles you run per week, month and […]
March 12, 2016
A short one today – the weather in the Northeast has been exceptionally warm….for winter! The lesson of the day is what I always tell people: […]
March 18, 2016
Almost anyone who has run for more than 2 days has experienced some issues with their skin. Whether it is an annoying blister or a chafing […]
August 12, 2016
When I don’t know about a subject other than suffering the injury, I turn to a professional for some clarity – here is my PT friend […]
November 3, 2016
Again, I turn to the pros around me for some guidance. Please read on for treatment for our nagging foot friend plantar faciitis as explained by […]
December 26, 2016
Yes – the number of miles you run per year is not important. You did read this correctly. The number of miles you run per week, month and […]
January 3, 2017
If you had to summarize your running year in one word, what would it be? Mine would be “Almost”. I ran my 3rd best Manchester Classic, […]
February 8, 2017
I turn again to my running physical therapist friend Jessica Garcia here in Paramus, NJ for answers to those nagging shin splints! Here you go: […]