Going the Extra Mile or Overtraining?
Are you going the extra mile or running down the road to ruin? This is a question that you must ask yourself periodically. Too much of a good thing can hurt you. In this case, running too many high...
View ArticleThe Toughest Days on the Schedule [a rest day]
Is it just me? Am I the only one that feels this way? I think rest days are the toughest ones on the schedule. I mean… well… think about it. If you think God made us to run, then our bodies should...
View ArticleHow to Think About the Long Runs – Marathon Training
Well, I am at it again…over-analyzing my running. This time the focus is the long training runs. Most training schedules have a long run, usually on Saturday or Sunday. Most marathon training...
View ArticleGraduating to a New Marathon Training Strategy
There was no cap and gown. There was no ceremony, no pomp & circumstance. But there was a graduation. In 2011, I followed the philosophy & rhythm of Hal Higdon’s marathon training schedules....
View ArticleThe Gift of Running: A Book for Runners and Future Runners
My new book, The Gift of Running, is now available in both paperback & ebook - Paperback Version – Amazon.com $9.00 - Ebook Version – Kindle Store $2.99 I wrote this book for several reasons....
View ArticleBeginning to Write My Next Book on Running
At the end of last summer, I released my first book on running. The Gift of Running is for all runners, but is especially useful for new and intermediate runners. For beginning & intermediate...
View ArticleRunning 101: How Fast Can I Get Faster?
One of the most common issues I see among runners is the pace of their progress. In particular, most people either expect too much OR they expect way too little. An overzealous runner will often fall...
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