IT'S BEACH SEASON, BABY!!! To run or not to run at the beach, that is the question! Let's tackle each possible answer. So you're not gonna run while you're at the beach, huh? SLACKER. YOU SHOULD FEEL BAD ABOUT YOUR BAD CHOICE. YOU WILL FALL INTO A STATE OF UNFITNESS FROM WHICH YOU WILL NEVER RECOVER. …
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When it comes to taking time off from your running, there are two schools of thought. One says that time off should be PLANNED. The other says that you should take time off when you FEEL that it's needed. No matter which you believe to be best, there's no denying that taking a break from …
Finding races over the past year has been very strange. Some have kept their dates. Some have shifted to different seasons. Some have capped numbers, while others have opted for altered courses and wave starts. Some have cancelled altogether and have offered deferrals for 2021. Some 2021 races are ALREADY shifting and deferring! Training for …
Let's talk about intentionality. If you're going for a run, you better be intentional about its purpose, and adjust your focus accordingly. Recovery day? Take it EASY. Long run? Practice your fueling and cadence. Tempo workout? Hone in on the right pace. Hill reps? Quick feet and a proper arm swing. If you're blessed …
This past Saturday I ran a pretty difficult long run workout in preparation for an April race. (Spring race performances, by the way, are made in January and February. But that's a topic for another email!) Luckily, I was joined by three other gentlemen that are just as nuts as I am. While we didn't …
Finding races over the past year has been very strange. Some have kept their dates. Some have shifted to different seasons. Some have capped numbers, while others have opted for altered courses and wave starts. Some have cancelled altogether and have offered deferrals for 2021. Some 2021 races are ALREADY shifting! Training for a moving …
Winter is here, but that’s no excuse not to GET OUTSIDE. Running through the winter can be a very fun and rewarding time of year to run, as long as it’s done correctly. Let’s talk about some of the most important things to consider when running through the winter months. What to wear when the …
It's been a while! I didn't fall off the face of the Earth. Rather, my family and I took 3 weeks to travel 6,000 miles of it in a camper. This trip got me thinking about LOTS of things that I'll be writing about in the coming months, including today's topic: Mindset. Have you ever …
One of the best ways to improve in running (or career, or life!) is to carry the mindset that there will always be times in which you’ll need to ask for help, and that it’s OK to do so! We’re often too proud to admit when there’s something that we don’t know and we never …
Maybe the absolute toughest aspect of loving the sport of running (or any activity for that matter) is taking time off when it’s unplanned. In a world filled with analytical tech, the most thorough and accurate data tool is your body. Too often we either ignore it, or we fill our lives with too much …
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