What is the best running form?
Some of the most aggressive arguments I have experienced during runs or after races have been about “the right way to run.” In such confrontations,…
My Best Place For Running/Walking—And Recharging The Spirit
A breathtaking view was revealed as I drove over the pass at Mount Rose, NV. The scenic vistas along the highway framed almost the entire…
WHAT THE HECK IS A RUNNING RETREAT?
“This is their vacation and you take them on endurance treks?” On a flight to one of my weekend retreats, the guy next to me…
Athlete of the Month! Cheri Whitt
I was not a runner prior to 2015, in 2013 I was hospitalized and was in and out of hospitals for 3 months. During this time,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Reason to Run #45: Stressed? Get Out and Run!
On the really stressful days, when we don’t feel like running, even a short and gentle run can deliver major relief. Running doesn’t just release…
Recovery, Recovery, Recovery
The main theme of a time-goal program is recovery. If you build enough rest into your program before you need it, your body will be…
Making Adjustments:
One of my favorite roles is helping runners solve problems. Almost every day I hear from at least one person who has experienced a rebirth…