Once a Runner speaks to the hypothetical realization of peak running. Quenton Cassidy, the book’s protagonist, doesn’t represent what every runner should be, but rather what every runner could be.
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Consistency in Running: Accountability Matters!
What is the most important thing you can do right now to get better at running? It’s no secret, but the simple act of turning the doorknob, getting out onto the pavement, and getting a run in – regardless of the distance – is the easiest way to progress. I’ve written before about the importanceContinue reading “Consistency in Running: Accountability Matters!”
When the Weather Gets Rough: Running Inside
Let’s get one thing straight: I firmly believe that running outside is superior to running inside, especially when running inside means running on a treadmill. Running outside on a track, a trail, or pavement is better in nearly all aspects, from maintaining form to reducing impact and stress on joints. But let’s get another thing straight: running at all is better than not running and there are some days when running outside just isn’t realistic for most people.
A Few Thoughts on Consistency in Running
There is no secret ingredient to success in running. There is no pill you can take or button you can push that will suddenly turn you into the next Mo Farah or Jim Walmsley. Good equipment helps, but no shoe will take you from a four-hour marathon to Boston overnight. So, what separates successful runners from just-average runners who can’t seem to make any progress?