Why Filming Yourself Training Is Helpful
When I was working as a ski lift mechanic, there was this old guy named Steiny. He was an incredible mechanic and a wealth of… Read More »Why Filming Yourself Training Is Helpful
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The Thing Everyone Forgets About Professional Athletes
Know where we get a lot of training advice? Professional athletes. Which makes sense. Becky from the block probably isn’t going to care about the… Read More »The Thing Everyone Forgets About Professional Athletes
How long will it take to get ready for a [enter goal]?
“How long will it take to get ready for a 100-miler?” Someone asked me that just last week – but I have a version of that conversation… Read More »How long will it take to get ready for a [enter goal]?
Choose the Least Hateful Option
You ever get split fingers? Every winter, I get those little cracks in my fingers that hurt and make it hard to hold stuff. I… Read More »Choose the Least Hateful Option
Is your strength training “functional”?
Ever heard of “functional” training? I realize this term has been around for a couple of decades, yet unlike so many fitness trends, this one… Read More »Is your strength training “functional”?
Should you be lifting heavier weights?
Do you ever wonder whether you should be lifting heavier weights? If so, you’re in good company. It’s a conversation I have with a lot… Read More »Should you be lifting heavier weights?
Your Training Method Should Fit Your Lifestyle
“I know what I should be doing… I’m just not doing it.” “I don’t know why I can’t figure this out…” “I want to be… Read More »Your Training Method Should Fit Your Lifestyle
Don’t Panic About Holiday Training
This time of year can bring a lot of stress for a lot of people. Between the family obligations and the travel and the forced… Read More »Don’t Panic About Holiday Training
“I know I should be stretching more…”
A lot of runners first reach out to me when they’re injured. Could be a new injury. Could be an old injury. But a lot… Read More »“I know I should be stretching more…”
Why You Need to Eat More to Run Better
If you eat more, you might run better. Here’s why it matters to me and why it should matter to you too. **Fair Warning –… Read More »Why You Need to Eat More to Run Better
5 Signs You Need to Hydrate Better
Many athletes would run a lot farther and faster if they would just hydrate better – and they’d probably have a lot more fun too.… Read More »5 Signs You Need to Hydrate Better
How to Get Faster with Intervals
*** FAIR WARNING: Long NERD post ahead… *** If you want to get faster, intervals are essential. Intervals – sessions of faster, harder efforts interspersed… Read More »How to Get Faster with Intervals