The other day I was viewing my Instagram feed, when I came across a photo that made me do a double-take. The picture in question was of two runners crossing the 5K finish line at the end of a sprint triathlon. The reason I had to look twice was because of the disparity between the […]
I’m a nerd for science. I take a very scientific approach to everything I do. It’s just the way I was built. And so when it comes to learning how to run faster, I’m very scientific about it as well. From my UESCA training, I understand the mechanics of running form, the gait cycle, and […]
Disappointment and then Relief As I started thinking about what to call my new running program last year, I really wanted to be able to snag the name “Running to the Beat”, but after a little searching I found that the name and associated URL had already been taken. The website in question is run […]
This past Saturday I ran in my first official 50 mile race. The Sand Spur Ultra is an event like no other. Last year, at the inaugural event, I ran the only distance available–the 50K (31.1 miles) and got on the podium with a finish time of six hours and 13 minutes. But this year […]
So You Want to Start Running! Fantastic!! If you’re new to the sport of running and you’re not sure if you should see a doctor before you begin, here are some great free resources that you can access, made available by the PAR-Q+ Collaboration. The Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire for Everyone (PAR-Q+) This questionnaire will tell […]
Research Evidence In his Science of Running blog, performance coach Steve Magness brings attention to an interesting study that looked at the stride length and frequency of the top three finishers of the 10K race at the 2007 World Championships. The smallest of these was four inches shorter than the tallest, and all were well […]