The number one way to get injured of the course of a training program is choosing not to listen to your body. I have never understood runners who think that everyday has to be a hard workout day. The human body simply was not designed to withstand 7 days a week of hard running. It […]

Lactate threshold workouts are extremely important to any runner’s training program. The lactate threshold is the point at which lactic acid starts to accumulate in the blood stream. Because lactic acid causes muscle fatigue, it is important to raise the threshold level. One good LT workout is the fartlek. In a fartlek, a run is […]

Here’s a good article about proper running form. Having proper form is very important when racing. By ensuring that your arms don’t tense up and keeping your head up, you’ll be able to conserve energy.

Some runners don’t understand the tremendous benefits of the weekly long run. Interval training and fartleks may seem to be more useful for training your body to run fast, but the long run is absolutely critical if you want to reach your full potential. The long run has number of benefits, including: Strengthens the heart […]

One of the biggest mistakes I see runners making is not eating enough after a workout. I know what it feels like to be tired and not that hungry after a tough long run or interval session. However, to truly realize gains from a workout it is so important to refuel your body.