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The Benefits of High Mileage Training for Short Races

Published on December 4, 2011 By Greg

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

Published on November 22, 2011 By Greg

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.

Tripped-Out Running – Surging through San Francisco

Published on July 20, 2011 By Greg

San Francisco offers infinite possibilities for runners in a climate that is nearly perfect for the sport year-round. While downtown is fun to explore, it is only in getting away from the dense streets that you can really get to know the beauty of this city and the surrounding peninsula.

Tripped-Out Running – Ambling at Altitude in Albuquerque

Published on April 4, 2011 By Greg

Situated at 5200 feet (roughly a mile) above sea level, Albuquerque provides an accessible high-altitude running experience, with adequate sidewalks, sand, and paths. Just don’t try it barefoot as the burrs are a bear.

Free-Basing to Maintain Marathon-Level Fitness

Published on November 29, 2010 By Greg

Instead of treating the maintenance period between marathon seasons as a time to take it easy, why not use it as an opportunity to focus on your weaknesses?

Taking your Metrics Beyond the Log

Published on September 23, 2010 By Greg

It takes more than just a running log (paper, digital, or online) to get really granular in analyzing your training. Sometimes, you need to get deep into a more detailed spreadsheet analysis.

Building a Marathon Race Strategy

Published on September 16, 2010 By Greg

After all the goal-setting and training, there is still one more step you must take for a successful marathon – planning out your race strategy. Here are some tips on how to do so effectively.

Pressed for Time? Try a Mini-Workout

Published on September 9, 2010 By Greg

Sometimes, you just don’t have enough time to do the workout you planned. Life happens. Here’s a strategy for maintaining fitness in such situations – the mini-workout. Stick to your planned workout format while compressing the time.

Mid-Term Report – Akron Marathon Preparations

Published on July 26, 2010 By Greg

With 9 weeks to go in my training for the Akron Marathon, it’s time to step back and assess the results to date, and identify any necessary adjustments for the second half. While hill and strength training have been going well, I feel a renewed need to focus on performance during long runs.

Finish Strong to Boost Running Confidence

Published on July 21, 2010 By Greg

Finishing your running workout strong can help boost your confidence and prepare you for your next challenge. Here are some tips on how to do this for each type of workout, from easy runs to intervals to long runs.