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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 often as a “note to self.”Because… 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, I answer the same questions… 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 to go farther? Want to… 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 rest of your day. And… 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. Something was broken and I… 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 actually feel good. Like I’m… 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 when I say “exercise class,”… 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 that…?” Doesn’t matter what the… 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 shift away from the “highlighter… 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 sucked. You might also be… 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 couldn’t seem to move the… 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 wrong path. For example, did… 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 to prescribe some sort of… 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 the gym now. I even… 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 of those reasons are notably… Read More »Does strength training leave you too sore to run?