How to Build the Ability to Run by Feel
Gaining the ability to run by feel can be key to successfully executing a race strategy, and running more by time than distance provides improvements to your training.
Training
Six Ways to Turn Disruption in Your Training Plan to Your Advantage
It is nearly guaranteed that your training program will get disrupted – whether by weather, illness, travel, minor injury, or other commitments. Here are six adjustments you can make that help you turn such a challenge into an opportunity for significant gains.
Ancillary Work for Runners – A Little Bit is Better than Nothing
In a recent podcast, Jay Johnson interviewed Scott Douglas of Running Times and Advanced Marathoning fame, and had some interesting discussions regarding ancillary work for runners. Scott shares some good lessons from over 35 years of running.
The Benefits of High Mileage Training for Short Races
A season-ending “short” 4-mile race shows the value of high mileage training across the spectrum of distances, even when lacking race-specific preparation.
Marathon Training Plan Throwdown – Higdon versus Pfitzinger
Hal Higdon and Pete Pfitzinger offer some of the most widely followed marathon training plans around. However, for the advanced marathoner, the choice is clear as to which helps develop your key physiological capabilities for your big event.
The Three-Hour Marathon Plan
The sub-3:00 marathon can be an elusive goal. Here is one training program, employing 55-70 miles per week over an 18 week period based off of a Pete Pfitzinger approach, that can help you get there.
Treating the Taper as an Opportunity to Invest
When it comes to “the taper”, instead of focusing on negatives such as “reduced mileage,” focus on the positives such as the time you will gain to invest in other activities beneficial to your running. If you are an early morning runner, this should include some more sleep.
Rebuilding Predawn Runner – The Plan and the Mantra
One hundred posts into Predawn Runner, and it is time to unveil a new model and manifesto, with a plan to be better, faster, stronger, and, most importantly, a smarter runner than before.
Towards the Prevention of Hamstring Injuries for Runners
Hamstring strains are a common occurrence for runners. There are many steps you can and should take to reduce your vulnerability to such an injury, and these steps can also deliver significant gains in your running performance.
Review – 100 Push Ups, 200 Sit Ups, and 200 Squats
When it comes to strength and stability training for runners, nothing is easier to do than exercises using your body as resistance. The 100 Push Ups, 200 Sit Ups, and 200 Squats programs provide a well-structured system for improving your overall strength and running performance in a brief period of time.
The Predawn Runner Book
Running Ahead of the Sun portrays a journey from injury to marathon glory. Let it inspire and inform your own approach to chasing your dreams in the midst of your busy life.
The Running Manifesto
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