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… Read More »PSA: Stop Running “Junk Miles”
training basics
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.”… 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… 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… Read More »Something I’ve Learned from Coaching Kids
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
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