One of the most common stories in my local running club is “How I returned from running.” The story usually begins with how the person ran during high school, or even college, and then stopped. This running break often lasts as long as 15-20 years. These runners cite all kinds of reasons for getting back […]
How to Run Tempo Runs
A reader writes: I have been running about 30 miles a week for the last two months. I want to run a 5k in about 1 month. What workouts do you recommend for me? I’m glad you realize that it takes more than training runs to run your best race. In order to achieve your […]
Rashid Ramzi and the Price of Cheating
Perhaps the most frustrating aspect of elite running is when drug cheaters steal medals and prize money from runners who play by the rules. Fortunately, track and field governing bodies have began cracking down on athletes who use performance enhancing drugs. The foundation of this effort is the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), which has drafted […]
Surviving an Attacking Dog
One of the most terrifying things that can happen to a runner is to have a dog attack during a run. Not only is this incredibly scary, but it can result in horrible injuries. Here are a few tips to protect yourself from a violent dog: If a dog approaches you, try to remain calm. […]
Running without a watch
One of the easiest things to do during a training program is get caught up in trying to run your fastest time every day. This is especially true if you routinely run the same route day after day. Although it might be human nature to want to set a personal best every time you run, […]
Finding Time to Run
One of the hardest parts of a training schedule is to have the time to follow it. From working 40+ work weeks, spending time with family and friends, and doing everything else that life demands, sometimes there just isn’t time for running. I’ve also drawn inspiration from hearing about how runners balance training with other […]
