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?”
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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…
Mile Repeats: Workout Wednesdays #8
Today’s workout is another classic: mile repeats! Nothing fancy about them, but if you’ve never done repeats before the idea is just that you run multiple iterations of the same distance. Rest cycle is a little less than 1:1, so if you run your miles at 6:00 take about 4-5 minutes of rest. They are prescribed here to…
50K is the New Marathon
In a moment last week unlike any other in this new age of running, we experienced something truly awe-inspiring and inherently motivating. We already knew Desiree Linden was a beast. For the uninitiated, Linden’s resume includes two stints representing the United States at the Olympics (2012 and 2016). In 2018 she became the first AmericanContinue reading “50K is the New Marathon”
Workout Wednesdays #7
Today’s workout is a simple but tough interval ladder workout. Essentially you will build up distance throughout the workout and then come back down. Focus on maintaining consistent effort, though your pace will fluctuate based on which distance you are running. Rest cycle is 1:1, which means that…
Workout Wednesdays #6
This is a classic track & field workout that you may already be familiar with. The workout is ideally performed on a track, but can be done on any small loop or be modified so long as there is a stretch of road or trail that is suitable. Crossovers are fairly simple, but in case you are not familiar with the concept, run your 200m sprint from one corner of the track to the other and then walk back…
Building Your Running Shoe Rotation
You’ve probably heard it before if you’ve been reading the blog for a while, but most runners have more than one pair of shoes. In fact, building your running shoe rotation is one of the most important elements of higher-level running. There are a few reasons for this, but mostly it comes down to theContinue reading “Building Your Running Shoe Rotation”
How to Never Pay Full Price for Running Shoes Again
Running has always been one of the most accessible sports. While you can go all out and buy extensive, expensive gear, all you really need is a good pair of shoes (although, technically, you don’t even need those). Unfortunately, despite its reputation as an easy-entry sport, running still requires an initial down payment in theContinue reading “How to Never Pay Full Price for Running Shoes Again”