Perhaps one of the most understated and overlooked topics that endurance athletes need to focus on is fat metabolism (it’s a value stock, invest early and invest with confidence). Much… [Continue Reading]
Category: Running
First, let’s define the dreaded “wall”. Runners know it all too well. It’s the feeling of utter impossibility to go on. It doesn’t actually mean you can’t go on but… [Continue Reading]
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]
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]