The Feel Good Run
Does it like to be thrust into 8 minute/mile pace right from the start? Does it like the monotony of the same pace for the duration of every run? Are you pleased with the results you've achieved from the workouts you run? Introducing The Feel Good Run.
Surviving The Transition: The Lower Leg
A key ingredient in making a successful transition to better running form is calf strength, flexibility and, maybe most importantly, tissue quality.
Spreading the Truth About Running and Fat Loss - Part 3
What do running websites put out in terms of nutritional advice and content? Is it current? Or do they perpetuate the same old school advice that people have heard for years? Since a lot of people attempt to use running as a way to lose weight, it's important to make sure your dietary habits support your goals. So what's the deal with carbs??
Spreading the Truth About Running and Fat Loss - Part 2
Last week we discussed how you MUST prioritize your goals when it comes to training. The next question is: Do your training behaviors match your goals? Let's find out.
Spreading the Truth About Running and Fat Loss
What if you've been training or running for a while, but can't lose any more body fat? Maybe you've hit a plateau and you're getting frustrated. Let's figure out how to make some progress on this!
My Top 10 Movement Tips
Over the weekend had an opportunity to speak to an amazing group of women in Huntington Beach, CA. My goal was to offer a new or different perspective on movement and training. Here are 10 tips I covered in my talk. Enjoy!
3 Common Problems with Your Run
I was recently asked to choose 3 problems many runners face and to offer a solution to those issues.
What Are Your Rocks?
A professor stood in front of a class told his students to prepare for a pop quiz about time management. He then proceeded to pull out a big jar and place it on his desk. He then gently placed about a dozen large rocks into the jar one by one. When he ran out of space in the jar to place any more rocks inside he asked the class: ‘is the jar full?’
Wear THIS, not THAT
Who hasn't struggled at one time or another to figure out how to best dress for the conditions? Here's a quick guide to figuring it out.
Getting Lean Vs. Staying Lean
As many of my clients have heard me say, “getting lean” and “staying lean” are two completely different things. Getting lean is like going on a trip. You get a map and you set off on a trip from point A to point B. Sure, you may encounter a few detours along the way, but generally you know where you're headed and you have a plan. It's often not easy, but if you just stay the course, you'll get there. So what happens when you arrive?
Deformed Feet Aren't Sexy
A philosophy that seems to be entrenched in our society is "our feet are inherently problematic (they're too flat, they pronate too much, etc), and the goal of the foot doctor is to correct these problems with technology." Hmm...
Be An Athlete First and a Runner Second
We enjoy running because it's simple and easy to fit into our lives. Just throw on your shoes and you're good to go. There's a catch, though. In order to continue to run, you have to do things other than run and all too often we neglect the other stuff.
Remember Tangents?
As I cheered on many of my clients and friends at the Rock and Roll Philadelphia Half Marathon, I noticed something. In fact, it really puzzled me. With about 1/2 mile to go, most runners were (understandably) struggling to get to the finish line. The weird thing was, after running almost 13 miles all out, thousands runners were choosing to run farther than necessary!
Random Thoughts and Stuff
Congrats to my clients who rocked the Nation's Triathlon last Sunday. Also: recommended reading, achilles' trouble, and upcoming races!
How Well Do You Respond To Training?
A few minutes into lunch she revealed her real goal: qualifying for the Boston Marathon. And she didn't mean eventually. She wanted to qualify AT Marine Corps. This after telling me she'd just run Broad Street in 1:26, or close to the same pace she'd have to maintain for 26.2 miles. Would this be possible?
Stay Above The Line
You only get one chance at life and it’s there for the taking if you’re open to possibility.
Lift Like A Distance Runner
In endurance sports we tend to get carried away with improving our engine, our aerobic capacity. But isn't it also how much force you can direct into the ground? When you run, you are fighting gravity. That is where the majority of our energy goes. The better equipped you are to fight gravity, the better you will run.
I'm Officially Inspired
I was shocked by what I saw over the weekend. You gotta see this video!