Monthly Archives: December 2011
Resolutions – Don’t start!
I have long believed that New Year’s resolutions are some of the stupidest acts to undertake. Let me explain. True, I am a skeptic. But, they are simply recipes for failure. You don’t have to believe me, just look at … Continue reading
Posted in Excuses not to run, Motivation, Running, Sports Psychology, The Running Life - Philosophy, Training Effectiveness
Tagged Book, Excuses not to run, Goal Setting, Head Case, Mental Game, Mindset, Motivation, Running, Sports Psychology, The Beginning, The Critic, The Running Life - Philosophy, Training Effectiveness
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Want to Give Something Different for the Holidays?
Often overlooked are gifts that set people up for success in sports and life. Not just one more thing to hang on the wall. Not something that is the wrong color, size or style. Besides – one thing I’ve learned … Continue reading
Outside Magazine’s Health & Fitness Report 2012
I just read one of the best articles in a popular magazine I have seen in literally years! Outside magazine’s Gretchen Reynolds gets kudos from me on this one. Her accurate information on current research on fitness are spot on. … Continue reading
Posted in Training Effectiveness
Tagged Fat Burning, Hydration, Nutrition, Science & Running, The Critic, Training Effectiveness
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Inertia
Inertia: the tendency of a body at rest to stay at rest or a body in motion to stay in motion in a straight line unless disturbed by an external force. Resistance to motion, action or change. Have you ever … Continue reading
Master the Basics to Improve
I was inspired while reading a blog by Olympic hammer thrower – Loree Smith. OK, yes I know, she’s not a runner. But in a post on her blog she made a statement that rings true for runners as well. She … Continue reading
Posted in Running, Training Effectiveness
Tagged Running, Speed Work, Tactics & Pacing, The Critic, Training Effectiveness, Tweener Miles
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Effort Based Running
“Run this next repeat at 75%!” “Run your strides at 75%,” extols a local running coach. Each runner picks some pace. The coach then yells out, “I told not 75% not 80%!” These runners have no clue what she is … Continue reading
