Trail Running

Sep 86 min read

The Art of the 1,000 Ft. Climb

Last year I ran Pikes Peak Marathon a half marathon up a 14,000 foot peak in Colorado that gains over 7,000 feet, then a half marathon...

Jul 25, 20223 min read

WHAT IS RUNNING ECONOMY AND WHY IS IT IMPORTANT?

What is running economy and why is it important? Running economy is the relationship between oxygen consumption and running speed. ...

Jun 2, 20222 min read

IMPROVE YOUR RUNNING EFFICIENCY WITH DRILLS

There is a truth behind the argument that “running is natural – put in enough time and miles and you will naturally get better at it.” ...

May 16, 20222 min read

HOW TO TRAIN IN THE HEAT AND WHY IT IS A GOOD IDEA

With summer weather coming, you may have noticed that your runs have begun to feel a bit more difficult. Your easy pace now feels like...

Apr 16, 20222 min read

THE CONTROVERSY OF STRETCHING AND RUNNING

Have you ever gone to the derby and watched a race? You probably noticed that you did not see any horses stretching before the race. ...

Mar 26, 20214 min read

How to prepare for trail running

Trail running and, especially, trail races are extremely different from training for something like a road race. DON'T let that...