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… Read More »Want to get faster? (Part III)
training basics
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… 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,… 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… Read More »Follow The “Training Pyramid” To Hit Your Goals This Year
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… Read More »Starting to Get This “Recovery” Thing
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… Read More »Something We Forget About Professional Athletes
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… Read More »The Thing Everyone Forgets About Professional Athletes
How long will it take to get ready for a [enter goal]?
“How long will it take to get ready for a 100-miler?” Someone asked me that just last week – but I have a version of that conversation… Read More »How long will it take to get ready for a [enter goal]?
Your Training Method Should Fit Your Lifestyle
“I know what I should be doing… I’m just not doing it.” “I don’t know why I can’t figure this out…” “I want to be… Read More »Your Training Method Should Fit Your Lifestyle
“I know I should be stretching more…”
A lot of runners first reach out to me when they’re injured. Could be a new injury. Could be an old injury. But a lot… Read More »“I know I should be stretching more…”
The Easy Button for Training
You’re probably overcomplicating your training. Why do I say that? Because most people do. Most people spend too much time thinking about training and scrolling… Read More »The Easy Button for Training
The Work You’re Avoiding
The performance you want is likely on the other side of whatever work you tend to avoid. Now, before I say anything else, let me… Read More »The Work You’re Avoiding