Hills have always been my nemesis. Ironic, I know, coming from someone whose first introduction to competitive running was Mount Marathon, which entails racing up
Balance exercises are easy to do and can be done anytime that you’re standing on your feet.
I am 100% focused on getting our athletes as ready as possible…the reason they run the (Olympic Trials marathon) race is because no one knows what’s going to happen
I’ve been thinking a lot about the oft-used phrase “Get comfortable with being uncomfortable”.
A race gives you a true measure of how your fitness is progressing, often forces you to take a few easy days before and after rather than falling into a relentless grind, and can build confidence and motivation as you work toward the goal pace.
“….But this morning I wanted something new. You know, inspiration….” The universe is speaking. Just had one of those Peloton workouts that wring sweat out
“We all need personal challenges to shake things up.” A journalist recently asked me if I was still a big runner. By this, he meant
I am currently in a base training phase, which means that I’m training to be able to handle the harder training that is to come.
All runners acknowledge the importance of the mental side of running. However, most dismiss that truth when it applies to them.
To anyone who has had the pleasure of being in the company of Deena Kastor, either in a direct conversation, enjoying her latest podcast, or
