My response to the NY Times article: “Plodders Have a Place, but Is It in a Marathon?”
Earlier this Fall, the New York Times published the opinion of Adrienne Wald, the women’s cross-country coach at the College of New Rochelle who tried…
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Ask Jeff: What is the most difficult thing in adapting your method by someone who has been running in a different style or way?
What is the most difficult thing in adapting your method by someone who has been running in a different style or way? Is it mainly…
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On To Okinawa
The first 5 days of our trip to Japan, in the Tokyo area were full of clinics, runs through parks, sightseeing, and adventures in Japanese…
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Greetings from Tokyo, Japan
Since Barbara and I arrived here on August 13, we’ve seen runners almost everywhere. Evidence: The 2009 Tokyo Marathon had 7+ times more applicants than the…
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Using run-walk-run during triathlons
After having heard from hundreds of those using my run-walk-run method in triathlons, here is what I’ve found. In transition, it’s better to walk more. …
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Ask Jeff: Who is better at adapting to your method, women or men?
Ask Jeff: You have trained many people. In your view, who is better in adapting you method: women or men? Jeff: Women find it easier…
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Cross Training for Runners: what to do and what to stay away from
Is is necessary to do cross training?Most of the runners I've worked with did not need to do any cross training. The long runs build…
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How do you stay fit while traveling?
Even a short workout, on a busy day will work out the frustrations and stiffness brought on by travel. Just a few moments on the…
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Hills in Races (race hill technique)
In honor of this Saturday’s Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta, I thought I’d give a quick tip on hill running in races. Have a great race everyone…
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Ask Jeff: Have you noticed an upswing in the number of runner/walkers since things started to go sour with the economy?
Jeff: Thanks for your question. I've been conducting running training programs since 1976 and have encountered 3 significant recessions. During each downturn, the interest in…
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Your Best Running May be After 40
According to scientists who study the effect of physical exertion on longevity, you can expect to receive two hours of life extension from every hour…
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Writing in your Journal
In a few seconds of writing in your journal, you control the process of running improvement. A journal allows us to plan the future, track…
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Big Sur 1:1 run/walk – 5 hour finish
Pace teams are not a new item. But during the Big Sur International Marathon a few weeks ago, I participated in an “impromptu” pace team…
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Motivation To Get Out The Door
You've just returned to your comfortable and cozy home or hotel room after a tough day and are tempted to relax for the evening. You…
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What should I eat the day before the race?
Practice your eating plan the day before the long runs. After 5 or 6 pre-race eating days, you should have a plan that works for…
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Ask Jeff: What changes do you foresee in running in the next 50 years?
Jeff: Running will continue to grow because, when done correctly and conservatively, it delivers more than it promises. It is one of the few exercises…