The NYC Marathon is a World Major Marathon and an iconic race. If you are running, you are in for an unforgettable experience. In this episode, I discuss five things I wish I knew about...

Your body releases cortisol in response to stress, which prepares you to fight or flee. This is a useful response in our early years when the stressors were things trying to hurt, kill, or eat...

Have you ever been racing or doing a hard workout when things start going poorly? Do you start saying mean things to yourself? “You’re not good enough.” “You’re a bad runner.” “Just quit.” This negative...

What’s the better entertainment option when running on the treadmill?  Transcript This is a hypothetical question, but a fun one to consider. Is it better to watch TV or ZWIFT when running on a treadmill?...

Why do we run? It doesn’t always have to be about winning or setting personal bests. It doesn’t even have to be about being healthy. Instead, I explore how running can be a common thread...

Unless you are a professional runner, you're going to need to be flexible with your training plan. Ideally, you will have two easy running days between "workouts" such as tempos, fartleks, speed, and more challenging...

Armed with Strava and a Treadmill, you can prepare for the terrain of an upcoming race. Here’s how Transcript Today on the five minute warm up, I want to talk about something I do when...

Plantar Fasciitis is a horrible condition for runners to develop. It often starts mild and then progresses. In the early stages, I’ve discovered the Strassburg Sock that helps to ease the pain and  begin the...

There's a magic 30-minute window after a run where your body is highly receptive to absorbing nutrients in the food you eat. This is the time to eat your protein to give your body the...

After a hard workout, it’s important to recover well to maximize gains and prepare for future work. Here’s a 7-step process to help you recover quicker: 1. Cooldown run2. Stretch3. Protein within 30 minutes4. Hydrate5....

What can you do when your training plan prescribes a Track/Speed workout, but the local tracks are closed, non-existent, or school is in session. You have options, and one of the best is your Local...

 Scott Fauble gave an eye-opening interview before the 2021 Boston Marathon. He spoke of his struggles with negative thoughts and how a sports psychologist has helped him reframe racing and focus on dividing the race...

Nutrition is critical during a race, and energy gels are one of the best nutrition sources. The challenge is how to best carry the gels! There are several good ways, but one VERY BAD way...

Sometimes when you’re tired from running it’s not because your muscles are over trained. Often it’s because you are low in Iron, which plays a key role in red blood cell creation and oxygen transfer....

Are you including fartleks in your marathon training? If not, you might find they help you dial-in your marathon pace and feel at ease.   Transcript Good afternoon runners. Today I want to talk about...