Nutrition John Goldthorp Nutrition John Goldthorp

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??

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Movement John Goldthorp Movement John Goldthorp

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!

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Motivation John Goldthorp Motivation John Goldthorp

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?’

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Gear John Goldthorp Gear John Goldthorp

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.

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Nutrition John Goldthorp Nutrition John Goldthorp

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?

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Shoes John Goldthorp Shoes John Goldthorp

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...

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Running and Racing Tips John Goldthorp Running and Racing Tips John Goldthorp

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!

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Smart Training John Goldthorp Smart Training John Goldthorp

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?

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Strength Training John Goldthorp Strength Training John Goldthorp

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.

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