One of the most iconic things about summer running is the barefoot beach run. There’s something about the sun and the water that makes a runner want to kick off their Cliftons and dig their toes into the sand with every stride. While barefoot running deserves its own, separate blog post (or several), with summerContinue reading “The Barefoot Beach Run”
Monthly Archives: May 2021
Ode on the Fartlek
There are few greater joys than running fast and free. At its core, running is about building and expressing speed. One of the ways we choose to express this hard-earned speed is through racing. We track distances and log times in a coordinated effort to document speed. We post about fast times on Strava and,Continue reading “Ode on the Fartlek”
What happens when the NFL meets Track and Field?
Under normal circumstances, the USA Track and Field (USATF) Golden Games would go relatively unnoticed by most people. Despite being a high-level event for the sport, viewership is often limited to those actively participating in Track and Field. Last weekend, however, an unprecedented number of people tuned in to watch the men’s 100m race. Why?Continue reading “What happens when the NFL meets Track and Field?”
Workout Wednesdays #10
You may have noticed, if you’ve been following the blog for a while, that I lean towards distance running in a lot of what I write about. Today’s workout is no deviation from that trend (though shorter distance runners can still benefit!). The key to these 800s is to keep them consistent…
Crafting Good Goals as a Performance Multiplier in Running
If you look at my Strava log, you’ll see that I didn’t get off to a great start at the beginning of 2021. There are a few reasons for this, such as contracting Covid-19 and sub-zero temperatures, but in retrospect it boils down to a lack of well-defined goals. Consistency is key to progress andContinue reading “Crafting Good Goals as a Performance Multiplier in Running”
Elongated Hill Repeats: Workout Wednesdays #9
This workout is another hill workout. It’s a bit longer and focused more on building endurance than traditional hill sprints, but can be implemented into any training plan. Don’t worry about pace, but rather try to keep to a 6-7 relative effort. It’s important that you don’t burn out on the first half of the incline…