Want to get faster? (Part III)
Today, I’m continuing the multi-part series I accidentally started last week on what it takes to get faster. While the last two posts have been… Read More »Want to get faster? (Part III)
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Want to get faster? (Part II – Speed Work)
On Tuesday, I started writing what I thought would be a quick email about how strength training supports getting faster… And true to form, it… Read More »Want to get faster? (Part II – Speed Work)
Want to get faster? (Part I)
Let’s talk about how to actually get faster. Not just “a little faster.” Not just “keep up with the crowd.” I mean the kind of… Read More »Want to get faster? (Part I)
All Stress Is Stress
All stress is stress. This is something I say a lot – often as a reminder to the people I coach, but about equally as… Read More »All Stress Is Stress
It Takes Time
I’m going to keep this short because I’m about to hop on the phone with someone to talk about running 100 miles. Like most people,… Read More »It Takes Time
Follow The “Training Pyramid” To Hit Your Goals This Year
There’s a pyramid of success when it comes to training that, once mastered, can help you achieve your athletic goals. Want to run faster? Want… Read More »Follow The “Training Pyramid” To Hit Your Goals This Year
Why “Eating More” Isn’t Enough
Let’s clear something up. “Eating more” isn’t a complete performance strategy. Neither is just pushing a bunch of sugar during your runs and ignoring the… Read More »Why “Eating More” Isn’t Enough
Control
It’s been a little longer than normal. I originally tried to post this last Wednesday before heading out on a long run with the dogs.… Read More »Control
Starting to Get This “Recovery” Thing
This weird thing has been happening with my training lately. I’m lifting heavier and running faster than I ever have before, and yet somehow I… Read More »Starting to Get This “Recovery” Thing
Do exercise classes make you stronger?
If you want to get stronger, it can be helpful to think in terms of what you’re missing rather than just following some generic exercise class. Now… Read More »Do exercise classes make you stronger?
“But what if I can’t do that…?”
When you try to teach things on the internet, one response tends to show up more often than others. “But what if I can’t do… Read More »“But what if I can’t do that…?”
What does “heavy” mean?
“Lift heavy weights.” It’s a pretty common piece of advice you’ll find on the internet these days. And while I’m pretty happy about the overall… Read More »What does “heavy” mean?