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… Read More »Something I’ve Learned from Coaching Kids
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Why We Should Stop Telling People To “Just Do Something”
“Just do something.” It’s a common piece of advice that I see in pretty much every industry. Admittedly, it’s well-intentioned. It’s an effort to get… Read More »Why We Should Stop Telling People To “Just Do Something”
How sore should you feel?
Every time someone comes in to train with me at the gym, I ask them about soreness. I want to know both how sore they… Read More »How sore should you feel?
Don’t Let Your Training Plan Control Your Life
A friend of mine was recently on vacation in the Caribbean. It was her first time there and she was having a great time with… Read More »Don’t Let Your Training Plan Control Your Life
Does your training make sense?
Does your training make sense? I don’t mean that as some grand, philosophical question (at least not today). I just mean, do the things you’re… Read More »Does your training make sense?
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)
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
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