Tag Archive

akron asia attire bloggers boston business cleveland dailymile early morning equipment escape flexibility goals half-marathon hardware health hills humor hydration injury inspiration intervals interview leadership lifestyle marathon mental Motivation parks passion postdusk predawn productivity purpose race recovery scenic schedule shoes strategy strength Training Travel winter workout

Press Release – Announcing the Rebranding of Recovery Runs

Published on February 2, 2012 By Greg

The word “recovery” is too backwards-looking – implying one needs to apologize or make up for working to hard on the prior outing. Therefore, it is time to refresh your perceptions about this critical element of a successful training program, and what better way to do so than with a new name.

Ancillary Work for Runners – A Little Bit is Better than Nothing

Published on January 11, 2012 By Greg

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.

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.

The Three-Hour Marathon Plan

Published on November 4, 2011 By Greg

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.

Relaxing to the Win – 2011 Towpath Marathon Race Report

Published on October 11, 2011 By Greg

High mileage training and a steady, relaxed pacing strategy led to a completely unexpected win at the 2011 Towpath Marathon.

Treating the Taper as an Opportunity to Invest

Published on September 19, 2011 By Greg

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.

Predawn Profile – Steve Poling

Published on May 8, 2011 By Greg

I always find it inspiring to find a runner who comes to the sport a bit later in life but quickly discovers that unique combination of passion and talent that can ignite some pretty impressive performances within a year or two. Even better when they can balance it with a stimulating career and busy family life. Steve Poling epitomizes that model.

The Four Elements of Balance in Marathon Training

Published on March 2, 2011 By Greg

One concept that has widespread impact but tends to be under-discussed in traditional outlets for runners is balance. It is an appropriately broad word with multidimensional importance, even more so for the aspiring marathon runner who is trying to fit their training into all of the other priorities in life.

Predawn Profile – Paul Sherman

Published on February 14, 2011 By Greg

When it comes to intensity of training, it’s hard to match what Paul Sherman has put out there the past year and a half. And the results shine through in some outstanding race performances, including a 2:50 marathon performance late in 2010.

Book Review – Advanced Marathoning (Pfitzinger / Douglas)

Published on February 7, 2011 By Greg

Pfitzinger’s Advanced Marathoning is an outstanding reference source for all things marathon related, from physiology to nutrition to strength and flexibility to, of course, the training plans. It is highly recommend for anyone looking to get smarter about marathon training approaches.