There can come a time when the kids are a bit older, and you can start chasing goals and running more and more—which is fantastic! And great to build fitness! BUT you CAN start running too much. As I write this, it is the end of my marathon training cycle, and my Garmin is giving … Read more
Last December, I ran the California International Marathon. It was my first marathon in 3 years after a 2.5 year break from running due to injuries. I was fit and ready. But my legs weren’t. They quit at mile 16. The reason was initially unclear—but I soon realized it was because I lacked fatigue resistance … Read more
Pilates seems to be having a moment. A lot of pro runners like Keira D’Amato and elite runners like Andrea Pomaranski swear by it for improving strength, performance, and injury prevention. But should runners do Pilates really? After all, we also hear how if you want to get stronger and feel the benefits as a … Read more
Downhill marathons caught my eye on Instagram in the last recent years. I saw runners nabbing huge PRs and running crazy fast times—much faster than their previous race times. It seemed like downhill races were becoming the next iteration of beating the clock after science-backed energy gels, pre-workout concoctions, and carbon fiber shoes. Related: Do … Read more
When I woke up this morning for my run the sky was hazy and my Weather app warned me about poor air quality. I opened my email and had several messages from the athletes I coach asking for schedule changes due to high AQI (air quality index) in their towns. All this made me wonder—is … Read more
Strides work wonders in improving neuromuscular fitness, running form, running economy, and strengthening your body. Research shows that running strides (also called accelerations, striders or stride-outs) a couple of times a week can improve running performance more than most “extra” things you do other than straight running. Strides are not sprints. They are accelerations of … Read more
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