Recent Posts and Updates from Jeff
Running in the Summer Heat
Running in the heat is something to be taken seriously! There is a lot to keep in mind while you continue to run during the summer months. You cannot run as fast when the temperature rises above 60F/14C. If you slow down 30 seconds a mile for every 5F increase above...
#1 Drill To Get Faster
So many people want to know how to get faster. It is one of the most frequently asked questions that I get. And, I am going to share the #1 drill to get faster - my cadence drill. This should be done on a non-long run day. It is fine however, to do it as a part of...
Make Time to Revive
Do you ever feel that you just have too many things to do? You make lists of all the things that have to get done and those lists just seem to be endless. It's almost difficult to be able to find time just to take a break. Don't you long for “recess” period, during...
Bouncing Back From The Run That Didn’t Go According To Plan
All runners have bad days. The most prominent factor that sets a champion apart from others is the ability to move forward after that run that didn't go according to plan. Figuring out just how to bounce back! As many of you may have seen, last weekend at the Tobacco...
PLEASE VOTE For My Design for the 50th Anniversary Peachtree Road Race T shirt!
Voting is LIVE for the 50th Anniversary Peachtree Road Race T-shirt! Here is the link to vote. Want to know how I came up with my design? My design brings back the athletes who made Peachtree the worlds best 10K, backed by the millions who have been inspired to...
Finding the Right Run/Walk Interval
How Do You Find the Right Run/Walk Interval? Guest Blogger: Chris Twiggs I thought it would be nice to share an interaction I had with one of Jeff’s fans this month. We get a lot of emails into the office, but this one stands out. Dianne wrote in about her progress...
The Best Way to Improve Your Running in 2019
It is common in the start of a new year to look at all areas of your life that you want to improve. And for us runners, our running performance is always a part of that. But, there is one key that many people miss and this could be the key that keeps you from achieving that goal to improve.
No Need to Ever Eliminate the Walk Breaks
Some beginners assume that they must work toward the day when they don’t have to take any walk breaks at all. This is up to the individual, but is not recommended. Remember that you decide what ratio of run-walk-run to use. There is no rule that requires you to hold...
How to maintain the endurance gained on the long run.
A half hour run on Tuesday and Thursday will maintain the endurance gained on the weekend. This is the minimum and results in the lowest injury rate. If you are already running more than this, without aches and pains, you can continue if you wish. As you will see in...
How Many Days Per Week?
Almost every long distance runner, including most of those training for the Olympic Trials could benefit from more days off running per week. Age will ultimately dictate how many more days off you will need. If you experience lingering fatigue, aches or pains: Those...
How to Run Better as You Get Older
Take control of your training by inserting rest before it is needed When doing a challenging workout, stay below the threshold of irritation of weak links Use walk breaks, earlier and more often as the years go on Replace shoes before they are worn out - alternate 2-3...
Journal Tip: Your Morning Pulse is a Great Guide of Overstress
Recording morning pulse - immediately upon waking As soon as you are conscious, but before you have thought much about anything count your pulse rate for a minute. Record it before you forget it. If you don’t have your journal by your bed, then keep a piece of paper...
Short Uphill Stride Helped Me Run My Fastest Marathon…at Age 35
The 1980 Houston-Tenneco course had several significant rolling sections, and this worried me. I had strained my hamstring eight weeks before the race and had to lay off from fast running. As the time closed in on the marathon date, I discovered that the only speed...
Sweat the Electrolytes
Electrolytes are the salts that your body loses when you sweat: sodium, potassium, magnesium and calcium. When these minerals get too low, your fluid transfer system doesn’t work as well and you may experience ineffective cooling, swelling of the hands and other...
Marathon FAQ
Question: What is the principle behind the run-walk-run method? Answer: This is a form of interval training and is directly tied to the conservation of resources: muscle, feet, joints, energy, fluids, etc. The continuous use of the running muscles will produce fatigue...
Reasons Why You May Not Be Improving
You’re overtrained, and tired - if so, reduce your training, and/or take an extra rest day. You may have chosen a goal that it too ambitions for your current ability. You may have missed some of your workouts, or not been as regular with your training. The temperature...
I’m excited to be working with Garmin!
I’m honored to be working with Garmin to help people improve their running and fitness—and enjoy running more! I will be one of three coaches available on Garmin Coach - free training plans to help beginner to intermediate runners reach their 5K goal while adapting to...
What Happens to Us as We Train?
The “Team” of heart, lungs, nerves, brain, etc. Very often in professional sports, a group of very talented individuals is defeated by a group of players of lesser ability who play as a “team”. Each of the training elements in a 5K/10K schedule will help you to...