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What inspires you?
Quick message today before I go coach people on squats.I just got back from hiking the Grand Canyon.First off – lovely.Highly recommend.It’s difficult.And hot.There’s a lot of climbing.And you should… Read More »What inspires you?
Want to get faster? (Part V – The Final Chapter)
Welcome to the final part in this “want to get faster?” series I accidentally started two weeks ago. And while I genuinely think this final step is the most important…… Read More »Want to get faster? (Part V – The Final Chapter)
Want to get faster? (Part IV – The One Most People Will Ignore)
In today’s edition of the “Want to get faster?” series, let’s look at the thing most of us completely overlook. Recovery. A lot of us don’t get faster because we… Read More »Want to get faster? (Part IV – The One Most People Will Ignore)
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 about specifics for speed training… Read More »Want to get faster? (Part III)
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 ended up being part one… 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 faster where you’re setting the… 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 often as a “note to… 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?