Monthly Archives: March 2009
Summer Running Camp for Adults – sign up Now
Now is the time to plan for great summer running camps! [This update 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 … Continue reading
“Coach, I didn’t run because…” – Christina
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. …It wasn’t the divorce that was causing the tough days. It … Continue reading
Should you take it easy in track to save something for Fall cross-country season?
So here is a mother’s worry: is he doing too much too soon? Though my son is not feeling any discomfort from his earlier Achilles tendonitis and it appears he has recovered and doing all his workouts now (thank you … Continue reading
How do I make a great track and field experience for my child?
This question has never been well answered by any publication – until now. Go ahead, Google it. Track and field is the most participated sport in high school in the United States. Yet, the most important questions are seldom if … Continue reading
Posted in aqua running, Excuses not to run, Illness and Running, Lyme Disease, Motivation, Plantar Wart, Running, Running Humor, Sports Psychology, The Running Life - Philosophy, Training Effectiveness, Ultra-Marathon, Youth Running
Tagged Achilles Tendons, aqua running, Book, Book & Movie Reviews, Breathing, Excuses not to run, Illness and Running, Lyme Disease, Malibu Running Camp, Motivation, Nutrition, Plantar Wart, Races, Running, Running & Technology, Running Humor, Science & Running, Sports Psychology, Sports Psychology Book, Tactics & Pacing, The Beginning, The Critic, The Running Life - Philosophy, Training Effectiveness, Ultra-Marathon, Youth Running
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Galloway Approach – is someone well served or not?
One runner I coach sent this interesting comment in. He had followed the Galloway Method for a couple years prior to me coaching him: I almost feel deceived about the Galloway method. I feel that I am improving and doing … Continue reading
Mental Game: Teacher to Student back to Teacher
As I start my journey once again back from injury every word I ever spoke to athletes on the mental game came back to haunt me. I went on a four mile run a couple days ago. I wanted a … Continue reading
But Coach, I don’t like that event
I meet with comments to the effect of “Coach, I don’t like that event” from a number of runners. I understand that too. We all have our favorite races. Some of us just prefer running long and that marathon pain … Continue reading
Lyme Disease You’re not alone on the Journey
Through my brother Jim’s retelling of his tale of his struggle with Lyme Disease we have met many people who have taken the same path. Unfortunately, some stories are far more dramatic, tragic and just plain unbelievable than Jim’s. We … Continue reading
Posted in Excuses not to run, Illness and Running, Lyme Disease, Motivation, Running, Sports Psychology, The Running Life - Philosophy
Tagged Excuses not to run, Illness and Running, Lyme Disease, lyme disease and running, Motivation, Running, Sports Psychology, The Running Life - Philosophy
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Garmin 305 – A Customer Service Review
It started a bit more than a year ago. I made the jump tot he big time. I purchased a Garmin 305. I have never used never mind purchased a heart rate monitor. But a GPS just sounded so cool … Continue reading
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Tagged Book & Movie Reviews, customer service, Garmin 305, product review, Running, The Critic
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