It’s sad to say it, but summer is over. With the change of season comes much shorter days. Therefore, if you run in the morning and/or evening you are probably noticing how dark it is compared to a few weeks ago. As I said in a previous post, I run home from work and have […]
Self massage
Every runner has experienced muscle pain. It can include hamstring pain, calf pain, quad pain, back pain, etc. Occasionally, this pain can be so bad that no amount of stretching or anti-inflammatories will get you back to 100%. You may feel a lump in the muslce – this is known as a “trigger point” or […]
How to have a great cross country season
The cross country season has started for thousands of high school students. Best of luck to everyone. Here is some advice from someone who has run a few seasons of cross country in his lifetime: 1. Work hard. This one is obvious, but it is the only way to be any good. Really push yourself […]
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 […]
Lydiard’s Legacy
After my last post, I got few questions from readers asking what I meant when I referred to the “base building” phase of training. To answer this, let me give a very brief history of running training theories. In the early 20th century, the common idea was that one had to train fast to get […]
Lessons from the New 5k American Record
Those of you who follow elite running know that Dathan Ritzenhein set a new American record in the 5000 meter run. His time of 12:56.27 broke Bob Kennedy’s old record of 12:58.21 set in 1996. Although this time, which equates to running three consecutive 4:10 miles, is way out of reach for recreational runners, Dathan’s […]
