Mileposts and Musings

For runners in particular, the typical recipe for resolutions often leads to failure and can even be dangerous. What can we do instead?

Faster does not mean better when it comes to a training run – lets not encourage unhealthy training with our social media comments!

Interval training or speedwork is crucial for running success, but are YOUR intervals actually helping you?

Continuing your running progression through the winter can be tough. Use these tips to help make the most of your winter!

Dana writes about her comeback from a hip injury to train for the experience of a lifetime in the Grand Canyon.

Will courses designed to be 'flat and fast' or net-downhill really result in an 'easy ultra' or marathon?

Training in poor air-quality can have long term performance and health implications. Learn how to adjust your running for different levels!

If you are feeling 'stuck in a rut' with your racing, and looking to PR, it may be time to look beyond big-city marathons!

The data shows that extreme net-downhill races aren't actually faster. They also carry a much larger injury risk. Learn why!

Easy runs are not recovery runs. They are VITAL to your training in so many more important ways than just recovering from harder runs.

Escaping this common mental trap might just transform your running!

The bad news is... training plans really don't work very well. They're designed backward, aren't adaptive, and aren't specific to you.

Research and anecdotal evidence show there are certain things that lead to effective coaching – regardless of training philosophy.

Okay, it’s the holidays! What gift can you get that runner in your life? Running is an inherently simple sport—you technically don’t even...

I believe that a DNF can be a positive decision and not just when health or injury are at stake.

Is it good training practice to deliberately put your body through adverse conditions? In short – maybe, but not as much as you think.

We all know running in the heat is miserable – but what if, despite slowing you down, it could actually make you more fit?

Do you run by the pace on your watch? Read some scientific reasons why that is holding you back from a breakthrough, and what to do instead!

Heather details her mental approach to a months-long injury.

Planning and running a 50-mile adventure through all the trails in your hometown!

This post was written at the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, yet all of the training discussion will still be applicable! Life is...

This is a list of ideas for strength and stability exercises you can do while working from home, on a conference call, etc.

Tips for finding balance when working from home in the age of COVID-19.

Like it or not, our world has changed, albeit temporarily. Schools are closed, events are cancelled, restaurants are limited to...