As runners, we frequently say things like, “I need to do some strength training,” or “I need to improve my core strength,” or “I really should do some speed work.” What if you could do a track workout that included all of that at one time? Now that would be a different type of track […]
Tips and Tools for Running Recovery
I talk a lot about training, including the importance of rest and recovery. I still find that many, maybe most, runners focus more on the hard part of training: the speed work, the hill training, the tempo runs, the long runs, but frequently tend to just pay a lot less attention to running recovery. Yes, […]
How Running Can Change Your Life
Happy Global Running Day! I’m always happy to share this day devoted to our favorite sport with my fellow (and future) runners! It’s a perfect day for a run, of course, and it’s also a good day to take a moment to remember how running can change your life. Running is basically a miracle drug. […]
5 Ragnar Essentials + My Complete Ragnar Packing List
I originally wrote this Ragnar Essentials post in April 2014, right after my first Ragnar Relay. When I found out I’d be doing Ragnar So Cal again last year, I pulled it out, briefly patted myself on the back for being so thorough, and reviewed it as I started to make my 2019 Ragnar packing […]
The Art (and some science) of the Marathon Taper
Marathon training is hard. Very hard. You are pushing your body to its limits, running mileage that makes your friends’ jaws drop, training intensively for months, working toward the goal of finishing that 26.2 miles with pride. Whether you’re an elite athlete trying to win, an age group champion trying to set a new personal […]
5 INDOOR Workouts that will Make You a Better Runner
The weather outside is frightful…no, wait, that was last month, right? Last year? It doesn’t matter really. If you live in an area where winter weather is hitting you hard, getting outdoors for a run is probably a no-go. And while the treadmill is always an option, you’ll find that these 5 indoor workouts will […]