Maybe it’s because every dog I have owned likes to suddenly stop and smell everything along the sidewalk, or enjoys chasing other dogs, but I have a hard time having man’s best friend be my training partner. I know that some people swear by their canine running partners. Not only does it motivate them to […]

One thing that I’ve experienced in my post-collegiate running career is that workouts are so much harder. What were relatively easy workouts in college are now so much more difficult. One of the reasons for this is that I no longer have a group of training partners to workout with. As this article points out, […]

A question I frequently get is how to stay motivated when training. Let’s face it, it can be tough to drag yourself out the door everyday…especially when it’s raining, cold, dark outside, etc. One of the best ways to prevent from falling into a “running rut” is to join a running club. Running clubs are […]

It’s always interesting to talk to runners who complain that they can never improve on their times. After asking what kind of training they do, the usual answer is that they “run.” No tempo runs, no long runs, no interval training…just “run.” This is a huge mistake. Although regular running is important to build a […]