Training

The new year is here! Did you create some resolutions or just set some running goals for the new year that you’re ready to chase down?

Whether the goals are focused on process/training (maybe weekly or yearly miles, maybe a certain training schedule or amount of auxiliary training) or focused on an outcome (such as reaching a qualifying time or simply a time goal for a given race or distance) you might have big plans about how you’re going to revamp your training to accomplish the goals.

Just don’t change too much, too soon.

Don’t turn your world upside downRead More »

It’s goal setting time again! I’ve written plenty in the past about setting goals (such as here, here, here and here). I’m going to take a break from that this time to discuss what you should do after you set your goals.

It may seem obvious. Set a goal, get it in front of you constantly and chase it down! How hard is that to figure out, right?

Well, I’d actually suggest a different path.

Set goals, then forget about them?Read More »

Have you ever paid close attention to your heart rate on a run? Especially if it was on a long run or race, you probably noticed that your heart rate gradually increased even if you were maintaining pace.

Why is this and what should we do about it?

Don’t get caught by cardiac driftRead More »

I recently went on a family vacation, our first big vacation in 3 years. It was an outstanding trip and running during the vacation absolutely enhanced the experience.

For some of us, though, running won’t enhance the experience. Whether because running is something different for us or because the vacation is just something that would make running difficult, it might even be detrimental to the vacation experience.

When on vacation, keep the plan looseRead More »

The runners I coach know that I can and will put a positive spin on almost anything.

Had a bad race? It’s a learning experience. Bad workout that you had to cut short? At least you did the smart thing and didn’t do any damage by trying to push through. Tough long run? Good practice for handling challenges on race day.

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