Tag Archives: Hydration
EIA or LRT – The Art of Reframing
I had a tough run yesterday but it reminded me of an important mental skill. It’s the mental game technique called reframing. We give everything in life a frame. A frame is a standard of reference that people use to give … Continue reading
Muscle Cramps, Dehydration and Running
In the past I have addressed side-cramps or “side stitches” in runners. The bottom-line on stitches: There are as many possible causes as cures. No single approach remedies all stitches for all runners. The topic I will address this time … 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
Elevate Running Camp 2011 – Summer Retreat
There are still slots available in both the youth and adult camps. We already have 6 states represented (Runners from 8 different states attended last year.) Sign up now – the deadline is coming! The youth camp (8th-12th grades) will … Continue reading
Elevate Running Camp – 2011 – Registration available!
Last year running camps were a great success – and each person wants to invite more of their running friends to the event! Well, it’s time! Elevate Running Camp dates are set and the early sign-up rates only last until … Continue reading
Fat and Endurance Running
Dean, a question I’ve had in the back of my mind is whether low body fat can impact performance in longer events. Generally my body fat has always been low. It maxed out at 20% when I was sedentary and … Continue reading
Running Advice – Videos and New Website Up!
As many of you know Coach Joe and I produce a weekly series of videos on running related topics. We’re well into our second season. You can go online and view all our past shoots. In fact we’ll be taping … Continue reading
63.1 Miles the Easy Way – Part III
We have a plan. Coffee always makes me think better. The sun is down and light is growing dimmer by the minute. Jason has been out running more than 12 hours. It’s his longest run ever by time. We estimate … Continue reading
100 miles the Easy Way – Part II
0430 Race morning: So Jason how do you feel? I’m excited to start and want to get going. The logistics are interesting. Jason has been honing his nutritional needs for months. He is confident in his fluid and nutrition intake … Continue reading
100 Miles the Easy Way – Part I
Rocky Raccoon 100 mile ultra marathon is the back drop for his first 100 mile race. Jason (insert blog link) was about to embark on something he never thought was possible. It was December 2006 when he started running in … Continue reading