Train Smarter | Run Faster | Stay Healthy
Train Smarter | Run Faster | Stay Healthy
*Disclaimer*: This is all for general information and entertainment purposes only. I am not your doctor, nutritionist, dietician, physical/physio therapist, psychologist, personal AI, or any other medical professional. If you want to go further with this information, you should consult […]
You ran 9-minute miles yesterday and felt great. Today you’re running the exact same pace and dying. Same 9-minute miles. Completely different effort. Your watch shows the answer: your heart rate is 15 beats higher today. But you ignored it […]
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 […]
TLDR: Gadgets give you data, but training success comes from goals, effort, and understanding your body. Metrics: Helpful, but Not Absolute Heart rate zones, VO2 max scores, cadence—it’s all great information, but it’s just that: information. Your smartwatch can’t tell […]
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FREE 30-DAY PLAN, QUICK START GUIDE AND CHECKLIST If you told me back in 1996, when I started doing all this distance running stuff, that running fast could feel easy… I would not have believed […]
Ever wonder what makes the best running gear? Spoiler: It’s the secret to making every run feel easier. In this newsletter, I’m going to tell you all about my fav run shoe, gear, and tech that I’m using. I’ll touch […]
Note – The below assumes you can use power as a metric for running. Most smart watches from the last few years should have power as a metric. I use the Stryd power meter footpod for accuracy, but you don’t […]
Running advice to elevate your life: twice a month 🏃🏽♂️Skim time (5k pace): 1 min 35 sec 🚶🏽♀️Read time (long run pace): 5 min 58 sec 👋🏽 Welcome aboard, newcomers, with fresh enthusiasm! And to our long-time companions, we raise […]
Ever tried that Maffetone 180-age formula to calculate your max aerobic training heart rate, only to think, “Uh, this feels a little too… slow?” If so, you’re not alone—especially if you’re an older runner. Let’s talk about a tweak that […]
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 […]
Learn more about a more recent 5K race gone right here “Your success comes from how you handle failure. If you deal well and you persist, you have a high chance of being successful.” Some endurance athletes say “failure is […]
Think of easy run training like a bow and arrow—the more you pull back (slow down), the sharper your shot (faster) flies on race day What It IsIt’s that gentle, almost-too-easy run pace that feels like you’re just gliding. The […]