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Note to self…
(the most important post I’ve written in months)Before I write this, I want to be clear.This is something I need to write for myself.I know a few different people who… Read More »Note to self…
Should I be taking creatine?
“Should I be taking creatine?” I hear that question almost every week. Somebody read something somewhere about how creatine is good for you and they want to know whether or… Read More »Should I be taking creatine?
Is your body speaking the same language?
You know when someone who’s clearly pissed off tells you they’re “fine”? That was my body for most of my 20s. It loved to give me the silent treatment and… Read More »Is your body speaking the same language?
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 knowledge. He was also an… Read More »Why Filming Yourself Training Is Helpful
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 obsessive little details that make… Read More »The Thing Everyone Forgets About Professional Athletes
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 – Profanity.** It’s taken me a… 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. To be clear, I didn’t… 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 with slower, easier efforts –… Read More »How to Get Faster with Intervals
How to Avoid Shin Splints with Strength Training
If you’ve ever experienced shin splints, you know they’re… frustratingly painful. It’s not like you’re going to die – but you certainly can’t run very well when they’re happening. Now,… Read More »How to Avoid Shin Splints with Strength Training
5 Training Tips to Run Downhill Better
As I write this, I’m staring at Snowbird – the location of the Speedgoat 50k. For those who don’t know, it’s an insane race with 12,000 feet of climbing. Karl… Read More »5 Training Tips to Run Downhill Better