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Running & Training Well
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Your Workout Isn’t A Punishment
Too many people treat their training like a balance sheet. They feel the need to hit a certain amount by the end of the week and if they don’t… They’re… Read More »Your Workout Isn’t A Punishment
This Post Isn’t Really About Running
I’ve been thinking about something a lot lately – and it has very little to do with running. Loneliness. We’re living through a time that many mental health experts have… Read More »This Post Isn’t Really About Running
Get faster by running less?
When Jim first reached out to me, he was running over 60 miles most weeks… and not seeing any progress. He thought he had to run more to see results.… Read More »Get faster by running less?
Why I Don’t Like To “Focus On Recovery”
“Focus on recovery.” It’s something I see people say all the time. But how true is it? Well, you do need to recover if you want any chance at making progress. When… Read More »Why I Don’t Like To “Focus On Recovery”
Being Consistent With Less
Do you make the same plans every week… only for half of them to fall through? If so, then it might be time to change the plan. As someone who… Read More »Being Consistent With Less
An Important Fueling Strategy for Long Runs
My mom’s in town and I have to get to work, so I’m going to keep it short. Just a quick reminder… It’s never too early to start fueling. I… Read More »An Important Fueling Strategy for Long Runs
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”