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Are you overlooking this important training tool?
Yesterday, I sprained my ankle. I was doing some warm-up hurdle jumps, came down wrong, and something popped. It’s not the worst sprain I’ve ever had – that title goes… Read More »Are you overlooking this important training tool?
A Training Tool You Probably Overlook
What do you know about “zone 2” training? If you’ve spent much time on the internet in the past 5 years, then you’re probably aware it’s another term for “easy”… Read More »A Training Tool You Probably Overlook
What To Do When Life Gets Busy
It’s been a couple of weeks since I’ve written a post. Why? Well, I’ve been moving. As a result, I’ve spent pretty much every second that I wasn’t working or… Read More »What To Do When Life Gets Busy
What are you willing to trade? (Long Runs & The Attention Economy)
Training always requires some sort of trade. If I cared more about my marketing, I would have said “sacrifice” – but that word comes with a lot of baggage that… Read More »What are you willing to trade? (Long Runs & The Attention Economy)
PSA: Stop Running “Junk Miles”
Today I’m writing you with a public service announcement. Please stop running “junk miles.” Before I go any further, I’d like to define what I mean by “junk miles” to… Read More »PSA: Stop Running “Junk Miles”
Most Experienced Runners Are Doing This Wrong
If you’ve been running for a while and are looking to get faster, but it just doesn’t feel as easy as it used to feel… You’re definitely not alone. After… Read More »Most Experienced Runners Are Doing This Wrong
How To Actually Stick To The Plan
Let’s talk about the number one reason people don’t actually get faster. It’s not a lack of information. It’s not motivation. It’s not even willpower. → It’s inconsistency. You start strong,… Read More »How To Actually Stick To The Plan
Your Reset for the Second Half of the Year
It’s already the middle of July. Which means we’re over halfway through 2025. And let’s be honest, halfway points can come with some pressure. A natural “check-in” point. A new… Read More »Your Reset for the Second Half of the Year
Real Talk About The “Personal Responsibility Guilt Trip”
I’m on quite a few email lists for fitness people. And while I need more emails like I need a hole in the head… Some of them provide legitimately useful… Read More »Real Talk About The “Personal Responsibility Guilt Trip”
Free Strength Audit
If you’ve been wondering… “Am I doing enough strength training?” “Is my current program even helpful for my goals?” “Why don’t I seem to be getting stronger?” You’re not alone.… Read More »Free Strength Audit
What if you just needed to eat more?
“I thought I was fueling enough… but I wasn’t even close.” One of the athletes I coach said that to me the other day — and it’s something I hear… Read More »What if you just needed to eat more?
Do you really have a consistency problem?
When I ask people why they’re struggling to get faster, one answer comes up more than anything else: “I just need to be more consistent.” But here’s the thing: Most… Read More »Do you really have a consistency problem?
What’s the difference between strides and surges (and why do you care)?
Let’s talk about the difference between “strides” and “surges” – and why you might see both of them show up at different points in your run training. First off, they… Read More »What’s the difference between strides and surges (and why do you care)?
Something I’ve Learned from Coaching Kids
You can learn a lot from training kids. For most of them – at least most of the kids with whom I’m privileged enough to work – they’re there because… Read More »Something I’ve Learned from Coaching Kids
Stop Comparing Yourself to Strangers on the Internet
Things aren’t always as they appear – especially on the internet. In the past week, I’ve had three separate conversations with people about some impressive athletic feat they’ve seen on… Read More »Stop Comparing Yourself to Strangers on the Internet