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 including Runners World. He is a leader in the field of exercise physiology. I have attended [...]

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

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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 was the anxiety and depression that made life so challenging. I went through a fifteen week course [...]

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 for your support in getting him there) I’m concerned about how much he should or [...]

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 ever addressed. Coaches don’t know, don’t have time or don’t want to share some of [...]

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 very well here with what you have me doing. His books as you know always say [...]

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 good effort. My goal was a tempo run pace of 7:00/mile (about right for my current [...]

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 is just something we seem to cope well with. Others love the feeling of power [...]

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 both thank those who have volunteered their personal battles with this disease. I have made [...]

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 that I finally broke down. All with the urging of club members.
I was enamored with [...]