In the mid 1970′s, Ron Warhurst, the coach of the University of Michigan, devised a workout for his cross country team that has became a staple for runners throughout the country. Known as “The Michigan,” the workout is designed to simulate the change of paces that runners experience in a race. It is a combination […]
Getting Dizzy When Running
Nothing can ruin a morning run like suddenly feeling dizzy or lethargic. It can come on slow, or it can hit you at 10 or 15 minutes in, but the feeling of not having any energy is so frustrating. Fortunately, there are some things runners can do to improve their odds of having plenty of […]
Lessons from the New American 10k Record
Last Saturday, Chris Solinksy set a new American record in the 10k at Stanford University’s Payton Jordan Invitational. Solinksy ran 26:59, which broke Meb Keflezighi’s record of 27:13. 26:59 is about 4:20 mile pace. The race had been set up for Galen Rupp to make a run for the record, but Solinsky did an amazing […]
How Fast to Run – Conversation Pace
I get many questions from new runners about how fast they should run their training runs. The common mistake is to assume that faster is better. Inexperienced runners generally have the idea that the only way to run fast in races is to run fast during training runs. However, this belief will usually lead to […]
Running on a Treadmill
The treadmill is a wonderful invention. It has allowed millions of runners to obtain a solid workout even when there is two feet of snow outside. Treadmills mimic outside running better than any other piece of gym equipment, including the elliptical and stationary bike. However, it is important that runners do not rely solely on […]
Best Time of the Day to Run
A reader asks: Due to my work schedule, my only available time to run is at 6:00 A.M. in the morning. Is it okay for the body to run this early? Is there a best time of the day to run? The question “what is the best time to run” is strange to many runners […]
