Sensible Training, Satisfying Results
When you pin on that number, when you enter the appropriate corral, when you cross the starting line, no matter how your training has been over the months leading up to the marathon, you never really know how the morning will unfold, and such was the case on July 27th of this year when I ran the San Francisco Marathon. [Read more…]
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Shin splints affect virtually every runner at some time in their running career, and for long-time runners, they may come and go over the years. [Read more…]
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The Goldilocks Principle says ‘something’ must fall within two margins, not too much and not too little, and so it is with hydration for runners. You must consume enough to prevent dehydration, but you must not drink too much. [Read more…]
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Any time you’ll be running for more than an hour, you know you’ll need to have a hydration plan, which will, no doubt involve one of the many hydration systems available. [Read more…]
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It is not surprising that half marathons continue to grow in popularity. They are the perfect distance to challenge the runner, but training for 13 miles does not have to completely dominate your life. [Read more…]
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Runners do a lot of talking. Maybe it’s one of the reason running relaxes us. People need to talk; they need to just socialize, away from electronic devices and screens. [Read more…]
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If you hang out with other runners, then you know that every single one will likely have advice for you if you have an ache or a pain or other problem. [Read more…]
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Have you ever wondered whether having a running coach would be worthwhile? Ever wondered exactly what a running coach does for you that you aren’t already doing for yourself? [Read more…]
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With more and more sprint triathlon opportunities, many runners are deciding that the event might just be doable, and they are considering training for their first triathlon. [Read more…]
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All running training should be structured around the principle of alternating hard and easy training days. I explain why this is important and how to build your running schedule around it. [Read more…]
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