Train Smarter | Run Faster | Stay Healthy
Train Smarter | Run Faster | Stay Healthy
You’re out on your usual route. Same loop. Same pace. Same effort. You’re crushing it. Low heart rate, smooth stride, feeling like that runner in the Nike commercial. Three days later? Same you. Same route. Same pace. But this time […]
A few months ago, I did something that felt almost illegal as a runner. I stopped chasing long runs. No two-hour slogs. No Sunday sufferfests. No dragging myself home feeling like my hips had been tightened with a wrench. And […]
You know what actually wrecks most new runners? Not the first run. The third one. The one where you feel weirdly good, run way too far, and then your knee starts whispering death threats two days later. If you’ve ever […]
I want you to do a quick test. Go run for two minutes at a pace where you’re breathing hard but could still speak a few words at a time. Not full sentences. Just a few words. That uncomfortable in-between […]
I’m going to describe to you what your worst nightmare is — losing fitness during the off-season. But… it’s actually your secret weapon. This simple approach will change how you think about breaks in your training and help you come […]
I Tried Low HR Zone 2 Training for 13 years – This happened Most runners quit Zone 2 training right before the magic happens. Week 7 is when it all clicks, but only if you avoid these key beginner mistakes […]
You want to run farther. Or faster. Or at least finish your next race without feeling like your quads were personally attacked by gravity. So you do what most runners do; chase the fix. Speed workouts, new shoes, fancy drills, […]
Want to become an endurance machine? Or are you looking to hit a 5k PB? It’s all about the base, ‘bout the base… base training, that is! You can do all the speedwork in the world, but if you’re not […]
This is a re-post from one of my favorite health and fitness authors, Mark Sisson. He was a pro triathlete and marathoner in the ’80s and ’90s and did things very wrong and learned a lot. So much so that […]
I used to think treadmill workouts were for soft runners. Like, yeah cool, enjoy your tiny fan and Spotify playlist while I’m out here getting blasted by headwinds and thinking I’m hard. Then I watched an Olympic gold medalist do […]
Ever stare at your watch mid-run and wonder, “Why the hell am I not getting faster?” You’re not broken. You’re bamboo. Here’s the thing: bamboo spends three to five years growing roots underground before you ever see a stalk. You’d […]
TLDR: Aerobic and anaerobic systems aren’t isolated competitors; they collaborate on a spectrum to fuel your workouts. The Energy Spectrum: A Team Effort Forget the idea that aerobic and anaerobic systems are on separate teams. They’re more like relay partners, […]
3-Zone vs 5-Zone Heart Rate Training Explained You want to get the most out of your training for optimal running performance, right? And you know heart rate is crucial – but do we need 5 heart rate zones? The great […]
Explaining the Aerobic, Anaerobic and ATP systems Whether you’re just starting out or you’re a seasoned athlete, understanding how your body fuels your runs is key to optimizing your performance. In this blog post, we’re going to break down the different […]