Motivation John Goldthorp Motivation John Goldthorp

Running Is Farming

The process of exercising is much like farming or like planting a lawn. There are no immediate results from exercise and there are no immediate results from farming.

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Case Study – Knee Pain and The Over-Strider

This week I want to simply acknowledge the success one of my clients. Back in early March a VERY frustrated guy came in for an assessment session. He'd always been a good athlete – a successful bodybuilder, even - and had switched to endurance training recently. The transformation from bulky bodybuilder to lean aerobic machine was complete. Except for one thing. Persistent knee pain. Could we get him back in the game?

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Smart Training John Goldthorp Smart Training John Goldthorp

How to Approach Summer Run Training

This time of year has made me cringe for the last several years. The heat and humidity in the Philly area can be stifling and training for long distance races is uncomfortable and potentially dangerous. Is there any way to put a positive spin on the situation?

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Assessing Run Form John Goldthorp Assessing Run Form John Goldthorp

Is Your Running Form The Cause of Your Pain?

We'll talk about training mistakes like increasing mileage too quickly or adding too much hills or speed in an upcoming post, but this week I'd like to focus on the biomechanical aspect of running. If you haven't changed anything in your training for the last 6-8 weeks, perhaps we need to examine the way you move.

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Goals, Recovery John Goldthorp Goals, Recovery John Goldthorp

What Did You Learn From Your Race?

After each race it is wise to consider what went right and what went wrong. There is immense value in learning from your experiences and as long as you apply what you learn [to your next race], you should perform even better next time. Would you do anything differently knowing what you know now?

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Nutrition John Goldthorp Nutrition John Goldthorp

How To Eat Before a Race

It can be nerve wracking, those last few days before a big race. What should I eat? What should I drink? Should I rest? Should I run? Short and fast? Long and easy? Do I need more sleep than usual? And what about breakfast on the day of the race??

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