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
Will
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?
If you’re going to use data, make it good data.
Last night, I finally did a test I’ve been telling myself I’d do for a while. A 30-minute, lactate threshold heart rate test. Expectedly, it… Read More »If you’re going to use data, make it good data.
More is not better. Better is better.
I went through a long period where I just wasn’t seeing any results from my training. I’d show up and put in the work, but… Read More »More is not better. Better is better.
Things Aren’t Always As They Seem
Things aren’t always as they seem. When it comes to training, a lot of things that seem like the right choice will often lead you down the… Read More »Things Aren’t Always As They Seem
What does it mean to run “easy?”
One of the most confusing topics in training is “effort.” It doesn’t matter whether I’m talking about running… Or strength… Or flexibility… Whenever we try… Read More »What does it mean to run “easy?”
Something We Forget About Professional Athletes
Daylight savings time just happened, which always affects me more than I think it should. I appreciate that it’s light when I get done at… Read More »Something We Forget About Professional Athletes
Does strength training leave you too sore to run?
Does strength training leave you too sore to run? You’re not alone. There are a lot of reasons why runners don’t enjoy strength training. Some… Read More »Does strength training leave you too sore to run?