The Power of Showing Up – Defeating an 'All-Or-Nothing' Mentality
Escaping this common mental trap might just transform your running!
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Josh Fields
- Feb 14
Why Training Plans Don't Work (Well) – and How to Fix Them
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.
Josh Fields
- Nov 20, 2022
The 6 Core Components of Coaching, and Why Training Plans are Less Effective
Research and anecdotal evidence show there are certain things that lead to effective coaching – regardless of training philosophy.
Josh Fields
- Nov 14, 2022
The Beauty of a DNF
I believe that a DNF can be a positive decision and not just when health or injury are at stake.
Josh Fields
- Aug 5, 2022
Is 'Manufactured Adversity' a Good Idea?
Is it good training practice to deliberately put your body through adverse conditions? In short – maybe, but not as much as you think.
Josh Fields
- May 31, 2022
The Heat Will Slow You Down – but it Might Just Speed You Up!
We all know running in the heat is miserable – but what if, despite slowing you down, it could actually make you more fit?
Josh Fields
- May 24, 2022
Scientific Reasons You Shouldn't Run By Pace – And What to Do Instead
Do you run by the pace on your watch? Here are some scientific reasons why that may be a bad idea!
Josh Fields
- Mar 28, 2020
Training for Long-Term Progression
This post was written at the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, yet all of the training discussion will still be applicable! Life is...
Josh Fields
- Mar 25, 2020
Quarantine Strength Routine
This is a list of ideas for strength and stability exercises you can do while working from home, on a conference call, etc.
Josh Fields
- Mar 18, 2020
Life in This Strange New World
Tips for finding balance when working from home in the age of COVID-19.
Josh Fields
- Mar 16, 2020
Running and Training in this Strange, New World
Like it or not, our world has changed, albeit temporarily. Schools are closed, events are cancelled, restaurants are limited to...
Josh Fields
- Mar 12, 2020
So Your Race Got Cancelled — Now What?
Alternatives for when your race gets cancelled!
Josh Fields
- Feb 24, 2020
12 Running Accessories to Keep You Healthy
I've ranked the best recovery accessories from "absolute must-have" through "pricy, but might be helpful for some."
Josh Fields
- Feb 22, 2020
5 Things All Runners Should Do Regularly
Here are 5 simple things you can add to your routine to help you become a better, happier and more consistent runner!
Josh Fields
- Feb 19, 2020
Low-Volume: Frequency or Distance?
If you're running lower volume, should you emphasize frequency of running, or longer runs?
Josh Fields
- Feb 7, 2020