training

Mid Season Check-In

Three quick guidelines for mid-season assessment that athletes and coaches can apply to their own situation.

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Injuries and Everyday Life

Running pitfalls exist everywhere in our everyday lives. Many runners don’t do a good job of drawing the connections between things that we do in

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Nutrition For Runners

You don’t have to be an elite athlete to take care of your body like an athlete athlete.

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Laguna

The world knows me as a writer but coaching distance runners is what makes me whole.

Running the Half in a Marathon Buildup

Annie Frisbie and Dakotah Lindwurm are racing a half marathon this weekend in the midst of their buildup to the Boston Marathon. There are a

Picking Your Races

Is it a good idea to race a long-ish race two weeks in a row?

The Truth About Hill Repeats

I’ve heard mumblings that hill repeats are a good recovery workout or a nice chilled maintenance session. Word on the street is that hill repeats

Process

I came to a stunning realization: I enjoy coaching practices but I do not like coaching competitions.

13.1 Reasons To Run A Half Marathon

The half marathon has grown dramatically in popularity in recent years, having long outstripped the marathon in participation numbers across the United States.

Speed Workouts Between Marathons

Including speed workouts between marathon training training cycles helps improve running economy, prevents burnout, and can have a positive impact on performance