Running beyond the limits of pain
For anybody to run at their best, regardless of ability, that means pushing through pain. I am here to tell you that ALL of us runners, while we feel we push at or above our limits, are still likely not reaching our physiological limits of performance. It would be nice to finish a race knowing […]
Is there value in active recovery?
Picture this: You beat yourself up with a massive interval session yesterday, your legs are thrashed, stairs seem like an impossible feat, you wake up with a deep insatiable hunger, and your energy levels are low. What is it time for? One of the best parts of every runner’s week: the active recovery day. Yesterday […]
Just how useful is cross training?
Running is a funny thing. Often times our desire to lace-up is inversely correlated with how much running we are actually able to do. When we’re feeling great, sometimes finding the motivation to train can be difficult. On the other hand, when we’re injured, often ALL we want to do is run. When I see injured […]
The benefits of training in the heat
This is a topic I have written about in the past, but is something that all runners should have a good understanding of. With temperatures starting to rise, so do the questions of if it is beneficial to train in the heat, or if it should be avoided. Some runners argue that any challenge is […]
Strap on a weighted vest to boost your running economy
Are you striving to become a faster runner? Maybe you should try strapping on a weighted vest when you warm up! Some new research is showing that by warming up with a weighted vest (similar to how a baseball player will swing a bat with a weighted doughnut before they step up to the plate), […]
Q & A: Recycling Shoes and Caring for Running Clothes
I have a huge collection of old running shoes. What is the best thing to do with them? You essentially have two options when it comes to old running shoes – you can either donate them or recycle them. For the shoes with a bit of life in them and in good condition, consider donating […]
Maximize your two-week training
With Stage 1 of the Economical ENDURrace in the books, it’s time to recover and get ready to hammer Stage 2. Here are some sure-fire ways to maximize your training, and ensure you are ready to perform on April 26th! 1. Don’t over train. It will be very difficult make significant fitness gains in a […]
Why your antioxidant supplements might be making you slower
Some popular buzzwords in the world of nutrition in athletics include “antioxidants” and “decreasing inflammation.” These words sound like good things, don’t they? Well, they might be at times, but in just as many other scenarios, they are likely having a detrimental impact on performance. The Basics When we workout, or are exposed to other […]
Questions and Answers on Sleeping and Racing
It’s been such a cold winter and I haven’t had enough time to train as I would have liked. I am registered for a big race in a couple weeks. Should I run it? It HAS been a chilly winter to say the least, which has some runners opting to stay inside on the couch […]
Toning shoes – Do They Work?
To become a better, faster, fitter athlete, there are some sure-fire ways to succeed. Generally speaking, if you run more, mix in more intensity, do some strength work and maintain consistency, you will improve very predictably. The one downside to these guaranteed methods? They require time and effort. I truly believe that most people are […]
