Running economy has been a major topic of research for endurance sports in recent years. This is for a good reason, as it may be a better predictor of performance than traditional measures like VO2 max. ... Continue Reading
The Importance of Pace in Running
Click Here for Richard's Free Four Weeks to a Faster Mile Workouts As a runner and a coach I’ve found there are a few key components that are crucial to being a successful runner. Running is very simple, ... Continue Reading
Race Performance Shown Unrelated to…Fitness?
Sometimes the factors that influence performance in certain sports are not what you would think. We all grow up thinking that the fittest athlete always wins, but sometimes there are other major factors at ... Continue Reading
The RunningWOD Philosophy: Creating Endurance With Strength
Click Here for Richard's Free Four Weeks to a Faster Mile Workouts I created RunningWOD in 2011 to present my program for training competitive runners. The methods presented daily have been designed over ... Continue Reading
Strength Training for Runners…Doesn’t Work?
We all know that training for a sport itself is the most important part of conditioning. However, performing strength and conditioning work outside of your sport isn’t just a good idea, it’s often ... Continue Reading
Foot Strike Does Not Affect Performance in Trail Runners
Foot strike technique is probably the most hotly contested aspect of running form. Everyone agrees your arms should swing back and forth, you should limit excess vertical movement, and you should maximize ... Continue Reading
Weight Training Basics for Runners
Despite what some people think, weight lifting and running go hand and hand. For runners, strength training is a key component in boosting performance. Adding the strength you get from a weight lifting ... Continue Reading
Speed Racer: How to Get Faster at Running, Cycling, and Swimming
In a world slowly dying of boredom there are few real challenges left. Life is so safe. With no real predators to worry about, food and shelter so easy to find, and most activities taken care of with ... Continue Reading
Treadhills: 2 Treadmill Workouts That Improve Running Performance
Nothing could be a more identifiable sign of the corporate big box gym than the treadmill. Lined up in droves for the sheep that slowly plod their way to nowhere on them while other people do curls in the ... Continue Reading
A Week-by-Week Guide to Becoming a Runner (Later in Life and/or Safely)
Whether it’s events like Tough Mudder, a marathon, or a local sprint triathlon many people decide to take the step to get into running each year. They search online for free programming (because ... Continue Reading
How to Train for a Mud Run
As life becomes more and more sanitized we’re seeing more and more extreme activities become popular as people seek out new thrills. It seems funny to me that a few years ago MMA was seen as an “extreme ... Continue Reading
8 Things to Ask Yourself When Choosing Your First Race
In December 2008, at the age of 45, I signed up for my first 10K race and contracted Adult-Onset-Athletics. It saved my life. I was spending way too much time behind my desk at work and was desperately ... Continue Reading
High Intensity Running Increases VO2 Max in Cyclists
One of the fundamental tradeoffs in program design is between volume and intensity. Volume provides training specificity, practicing the fundamental movement patterns of the athlete’s sport. Intensity ... Continue Reading
Changing Strides: The Pose Method and Newton Shoes
I’ve got feet like a hobbit. They’re wide, a little hairy when ungroomed, and my second toe is longer than my big toe. I still have an arch although it’s not as high as it used to be. Oh, and I have ... Continue Reading
You’re Never Too Old to Run a Marathon
The old notion that marathons or other forms of similar exercise is for the younger generation has been disproven by a recent study published in the Journal of Cardiovascular MRI. This study shows that not ... Continue Reading
Science Examines Source of Fatigue in Triathletes
It seems like common sense that completing a triathlon is tiring, right? But what exactly is happening that makes you tired? And is there anything you can do about it? Well, scientists took a closer look: ... Continue Reading
Mechanics More Important Than Metabolic Power in Sprinting
As the 2012 Olympic Games proceed in London, the track and field events are soon to be underway. Among the events are those that require sprinting. According to a new study, running mechanics, not ... Continue Reading
Athlete Journal: Andrew Read, Entry 13 – Why You Shouldn’t Run With Your Girlfriend
Click here to read other journal entries and articles by Andrew Read, and look for his new journal every Monday as he trains for Ironman Melbourne. Journal Entry 13 - Why You Shouldn't Run With Your ... Continue Reading
Product Review: Mizuno Exodus 3/4 Tight and Meridian Short
Mizuno is a name I’ve known for a long time, but, to be honest, I’ve never thought of it as a brand for me. I thought you had to be a good runner to wear Mizuno. The name is so synonymous with running it ... Continue Reading
Easy Endurance: Using the Magic 180 Rule
“The most common cause of reduced aerobic function is anaerobic training, and/or too much racing. “ Dr. Philip Maffetone, The Big Book of Endurance Training and Racing The body is an amazing ... Continue Reading
What the Fartlek?!
To many the term “fartlek” is unfamiliar, if not downright embarrassing. While it may sound like joke fodder for fifth graders, this type of workout can help runners, from beginners to seasoned vets, hit ... Continue Reading
What Is a “Brick” Workout And Why Do Triathletes Do Them?
A great way to beat a training rut and burn more calories is to change things up. Triathlon training is an effective way to beat workout boredom and train different muscles because you are including three ... Continue Reading
Hill Sprints: How to Build Muscle and Burn Fat
Forget doing your cardio on a Stairmaster or treadmill. If you want to get into shape fast, burn fat, and build muscle hill sprints are the way to go. Forget doing your cardio on a Stairmaster ... Continue Reading
Run Faster With Less Training Time: New Research on 10-20-30 Method
There are many training concepts that runners use to improve their performance as well as their health. Runners often engage in long and frequent bouts of training. However, recent conclusions based on ... Continue Reading
