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Which Iconic Sandwich Rules the Roost? The Muffuletta is in the Running.

In our house, growing up, the #1 sandwich was a right made Italian hoagie. The right cheese, the right meat the right vegetables and the right bun with dressing made this a staple in the home. But I hate to tell my dad that the Muffuletta is making its way up the ladder. Some…
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Smile Your Way to a Personal Record

Recent studies have shed light on the fascinating connection between smiling and running, revealing the multifaceted ways in which a positive facial expression can translate into improved performances.
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Juicing for Recovery and Performance

My focus as a coach has always been recovery. I know that a good recovery leads to better training and thus better performance. Being a chef, diet and food have been a focal point of recovery. So when I hear of a food related, performance enhancer, my curiosity is put on high alert. Two…
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Are You Ready? Top 10 List for Training.

As you are starting to train for your next cross country season, racing season or fall marathon, you probably ask yourself, “Am I ready?”. After 4 decades of coaching I have found that the best way to answer that question is to make a list. In the spirit of David Letterman, here is my…
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The Irish Good-Bye: Rude, Necessary or Genetics.

During our relationship, one habit has driven my wife crazy, but she has gotten to accept it. I blame it on genetics, being 1/2 Irish. But she blames it on being rude(her family stays at events until the lights are turned out). Maybe blame it on being necessary or socially acceptable. I introduce to you…
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Become a One Percenter: Can I Run a Marathon?Checklist.

Online running plans without coaching are like New Year’s resolutions, they usually do not last.
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Eating Against Colon Cancer

As we just left March, colon cancer awareness month, once again I will reiterate that diet has a large impact on colon health. As some of you know, I am a stage 4 colon cancer survivor. I do not know if diet was the reason n for my cancer, but I know that it will…
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Running is What You Kneed for Healthy Knees

As is the case with many runner’s, this is a common occurrence. I am out for a run and see a non runner who I may stop and talk to , I know I will hear something about running and knees. Things like, “I’d run, but it is bad for the knees.” always enters…


