Q&A: How much do I have to run to feel the runner’s high?
Dear Jeff: I started running last year and have lost 10 pounds. I feel great and have completed a few races. When I started to…
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Q&A: I am 100 lbs overweight. Do I need to lose weight before I start exercising?
QUESTIONHi Jeff. I am 100 pounds overweight. At what time is it safe on my knees and ankles to begin your program? Should I drop…
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Race Recovery Tips
Even if you’ve run twice as far as you’ve ever raced before in your life, you can be back to your normal running routine very…
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Setting up a problem-solving run
Run slowly – the frontal lobe is activated by running, but too much stress reduces effectiveness Get into a rhythm – provides structure, stimulation, and…
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Running in the Heat
HEAT—Important Information You cannot run as fast when the temperature rises above 60F/14C. If you slow down 30 seconds a mile for every 5F increase…
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Running Gives Me Hope
Countless times I have seemingly hit a dead end during school, family issues, business problems, not enough time, etc. In cases of ultimate frustration I…
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Coming Back After a Bad Race or Workout
All runners have bad days. The most prominent factor that sets a champion apart from others is the ability to move forward after a setback….
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Questions Answered for Blue Cross Broad Street Runners
I had a blast hosting the Blue Cross Broad Street Run tweet chat on Tuesday, May 1st! It was great to connect with everyone in…
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Stress + REST = Improvement
When running slightly faster than our realistic goal pace, muscle cells and tendons tend to break down from a greater workload. If the stress is…
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Q&A: How to run a faster marathon
How much can I expect to improve during a 6 month training program? Most of the time goal runners I’ve worked with over the past…
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Upcoming “Nutrition & Exercise” Workshops by Nancy Clark
My friend Nancy Clark, RD has some "Nutrition & Exercise"workshops scheduled soon in LA, San Francisco and Phoenix. Take a look! Upcoming Workshops – Nutrition…
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Q&A: What to eat / drink before and during your race or long training run
How much should I eat the day before a long run?On the day before your long runs, practice eating. Be sure to jot down what…
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The Most Important Training Principle
Most of us know that if we want to improve, we must stress ourselves in some of our training sessions. Exercise stresses the muscles, stimulating…
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Brand New! Online Running School and Marathon Training Class Now Available!
I've just teamed up with Northwest Educational Technical Institute (NWETI) to provide state of the art online training and communication for those who cannot attend my locally…
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Why is the Half Marathon so popular?
• Even after a difficult 13.1 mile (21K) race, runners can usually celebrate that evening • Beginners who yearn to run a marathon see this…
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The Vision Exercise
You only need to spend a few relaxed moments each day to collect your positive thoughts about exercise what makes you feel confident, looking forward to…