From Greece…finishing in the 1896 Stadium, running historic ground, finding ancient writing on bedrock! This is my 17th annual "pilgrimage" to the place where our sport began–both track & field and marathoning. There is something very special...
You can take control over your attitude, or you can let yourself be swayed by outside factors that will leave you on a motivational roller coaster: fired up one day, and down the next. Getting motivated on a given day can be sometimes as simple as saying a few key...
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 held clinics, or wish to attend at their own convenience. I am excited...
The best time to stretch is after the body is warmed up, relaxed, and when the blood is moving. Since many runners do stretch incorrectly, it's best to wait and stretch after warming up. Don't stretch to warm the muscles up; it won't work. Stretch in the...
• Even after a difficult 13.1 mile (21K) race, runners can usually celebrate that evening • Beginners who yearn to run a marathon see this distance as the first big step • Marathoners find that the "half" keeps them in shape for their next "full" •...
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 the next workout. Do a quick reality check with your vision to see how your present position relates to the...