20 | Understanding The Marathon Taper
As I record today’s episode, the Chicago and Boston Marathons are just two weeks away. Here I riff on the marathon taper and three reasons why it can help you run the best race of your life.
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19 | Becoming an athlete
One of the biggest joys I get from coaching others is helping them transition from being just a runner to becoming an athlete. I did not pick up running or any sports until well into my adult life. Going through this transition myself inspired me to help others accomplish it too. In this episode, I share a bit more about my own story and touch on the benefits of thinking, training, and living like an athlete.
18 | Going beyond finishing times
When runners focus purely on their finishing times, they close themselves off to the awesome experiences that can be found in competition, challenging courses, and going outside their comfort zone. In this podcast, I share why you might not want to be so concerned with your finish times and instead just let improvement come as you train from season to season. You can enjoy all the running world has to offer while simultaneously getting faster and stronger.
How do you set up a Garmin GPS Watch? – Video Tutorial for Running
What is the best way to set up the displays on your Garmin GPS watch for everyday running, workouts, and races? This video shows how to set up the displays on a Garmin Fenix 2, but I would recommend these same choices whether you use an Apple Watch, COROS, or other brand.
17 | Five Ways to Be More Generous through Running
I was recently inspired by the practice Vincent Pugliese calls “The Hour of Giving,” to make generosity a clear focus of my life. Passionate runners are great at chasing their own personal goals, but sometimes this comes at a cost of being too selfish for our own good. Being generous to others not only feels amazing, but when you help others succeed, so do you. Here are five ways you can be more generous through running, develop amazing friendships, and grow your network.
16 | The power of teamwork
I was nearly in tears last night after my high-school team’s cross country meet. In this episode, I share a story about dedication, perseverance, and the power of teamwork.
15 | The right way to warm up
Warming up before your race is essential to performing your best. The timing of the warm-up is critical but unfortunately many athletes get it wrong. In this episode, I share how to make your warm-up routine actually worthwhile.
The Right Way to Increase Your Running Mileage
Mileage matters. Increasing your mileage is the best thing you can do to improve your running speed and endurance. But too many runners, coaches, and training plans do not go about it in the right way.
Why you should run tune-up races before your next marathon
In this episode, I talk about why you should sign up for two “tune-up” races before your next marathon. I discuss the many benefits of running tune-up races, how to schedule them, and share two different strategies for how to approach them.
Five strategies all runners should implement
In this episode, I share my top five strategies that all runners should be implementing if their goal is to get faster. Along the way, I expose some common strategies that simply DON’T work.