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Avoid Letting Your Running Routine Become a Liability

Published on May 21, 2013 By Greg

Relying on routine can be the best way to build the running habit. As you develop, though, it can also quickly become the fastest way to get stuck in a rut. Here are five aspects of your running in which you should challenge your routines and bring a little variety to play.

The Ups and Downs of Hill Training for Runners

Published on May 14, 2013 By Greg

Hill training can seem an intimidating concept for many runners – not just in the idea of running hills, but in figuring out the best way to do so. Fortunately, a recent study suggests there is little difference among types of hill workouts – the key is just to get it done.

Don’t Let The Little Things Get In The Way Of The Big Things

Published on January 17, 2013 By Greg

A podcast interview with Alex Hutchinson brings an important lesson on how to avoid the quest for running perfection get in the way of doing the right things. Coming from a physicist with a bias towards precision, this is a powerful point.

Ten Top Running Posts for November 2012

Published on December 6, 2012 By Greg

Last month’s ten best posts cover the usual span of topics include injury prevention and recovery, training approaches, new approaches to flexibility, and lots of shoes – 100 pairs to be exact.

Jumping Off The S-Curve to Avoid a Running Plateau

Published on December 3, 2012 By Greg

Like most pursuits, your running performance gains will take the shape of an S-curve if you continue to target incremental goals, using incremental improvements in methods, over time. This post covers how you can identify a plateau early and jump on to a new experience curve.