Monthly Archives: December 2008

Excuses – Not Just for Runners Any More (OK, they never have been)

This is always an interesting time of year to me. I personally don’t believe in New Year’s resolutions. To me, why not just have a “today resolution”? Stop putting it off to some magical time: the New Year, the beginning … Continue reading

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Short Ground Contact Time is Good – Right?

This is another post on information gathered at the USATF Podium Education Project in Las Vegas. Like last year, this was a conference with coaches and scientists/researchers of the best of the best – Olympic level athletes. My goal is … Continue reading

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Water Training – aka Aqua-jogging & Aqua-running

This is the first of several posts on information gathered at the USATF Podium Education Project in Las Vegas. Like last year, this was a conference with coaches and scientists/researchers of the best of the best – Olympic level athletes. … Continue reading

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“Coach, I didn’t run because…” – Patricia

Click here to purchase! Order now for the perfect stocking stuffer or New Year’s resolution booster! This is an excerpt from “Coach, I didn’t run because…” a book about excuses not to get your workout done and how to overcome … Continue reading

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Side Stitches Revisited

From Whitney a D-I Tennis player on stitches: Thanks for the site, very useful. I am a D1 tennis player, and obviously train very hard. I’m in the weight room every day, 2-3 hours of tennis everyday, and very high … Continue reading

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“Coach, I didn’t run because…” – Excuses

Click here to purchase! This is an excerpt from “Coach, I didn’t run because…” a book about excuses not to get your workout done and how to overcome them. …Coach, I didn’t run because… 125. I’m a wimp. 126. I … Continue reading

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Summer 2009 Running Camp – Act Now!

[This note is just in from Owen Anderson PhD. Owen is an author of superb books on running physiology and training. He has written numerous articles for running magazines including Runners World. He is a leader in the field of … Continue reading

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