#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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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You Can’t Run Too Slow on Your Long Runs!
Question: How fast should I run during my long runs? Answer: I recommend pacing all of the long runs, at least two minutes per mile…
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If You Are Running Until You’re 100, Are You Working Too Hard Toward a Time Goal?
Mature runners who have time goals can get too focused on running faster almost every run. This often results in injury. One of the first…
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Marathon FAQ
Question: What type of speed training will help? Answer: the type of speedwork that has helped my runners the most is a form of interval…
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Reason to Run #52: I want to keep my joints active now and 30 years from now
Reason to Run #52: I want to keep my joints active now and 30 years from now It may surprise you to know that runners…
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Boston Qualified on a Run-Wall-Run Bet
Jason had been running for about two decades, and encouraged his wife, Chris to join a Galloway program to start running. The Run-Walk-Run method allowed…
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Marathon FAQ
Question: How should I pace myself? Answer: If this is your first marathon, I recommend running at a conservative training pace-adding two minutes to the…
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Don’t Dread the ‘Mill
Some runners detest the “dreadmill,” while others, afraid of galling or flying off the belt, haven’t dared to attempt a run on it. But if…
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No More Excuses
One excuse often given for not exercising: “I don’t have the right build (or technique) for exercise.” Just go to any big marathon and you’ll…