Running a race is a lot like taking a final exam. Some people are just not good test takers no matter how hard they study. Same with racing. You may… [Continue Reading]
Category: Fitness
As a runner, you are in a never ending process of self improvement. You are always looking ahead. What’s next? What else can I do to get better? I caution… [Continue Reading]
Picture: my friend Jeff Muñoz, an excellent runner with perfect posture and running economy Have you ever wondered why some runners look like they are floating while going really fast? They… [Continue Reading]
Runners are notorious for weak hips. Why? Well, mostly because they don’t cross train properly until an injury wakes them up and let’s them know they exist. There’s no amount… [Continue Reading]
I could see the finish line just a few yards away. This is it, I did it! What a glorious moment! The crowds cheered and photographers kept snapping pictures. I… [Continue Reading]
Ever heard of the ketogenic diet? Of course you have. Everywhere you look people are talking about this latest and greatest approach to dieting in an effort to lose weight… [Continue Reading]
Running is in the air! You can feel it, smell it, it’s almost palpable. Maybe it’s the excitement of the Boston Marathon or maybe it’s just spring that brings a whole… [Continue Reading]
In the last article I addressed the cheaters, people who are willing to game the system and falsely claim their accomplishments. These individuals simply don’t get the value and the satisfaction… [Continue Reading]
I’ve decided that it’s time to openly talk about the black eye on the organized running races. The ugly side. The cheating. The higher the stakes, the bigger the race, the… [Continue Reading]
We hear about it from time to time. A super fit person like a body builder or a marathon runner all of a sudden collapses with a massive heart attack. … [Continue Reading]