Tag: Coach
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From Shutdown to Showdown: Did COVID Spark a U.S. Men’s Distance Running Renaissance?
On the eve of the World Championships, the story of American men’s distance running feels like one of the most remarkable turnarounds in global sport. Just a few years ago, the idea of U.S. athletes consistently battling the East Africans on equal footing seemed ambitious at best. Yet by 2024 and into 2025, names like…
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Rest, Recharge, and Refocus: Handing off Track Season to Cross Country Summer Training
By Coach Joe Carei (a guy who still carb-loads for 5Ks like they’re marathons) Now that States(for most track athletes) is over and the final baton has been passed, the last spike has been unlaced, and the echoes of the starter’s pistol fade into memory, high school track athletes find themselves in a strange land…
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Understanding Carbo-Loading for Race Day Success
When you think about preparing for a big race, you probably picture clocking miles, fine-tuning your running form, and maybe obsessing over which shoes will make you feel most like a cheetah. But there’s one critical part of race prep that doesn’t involve hitting the pavement: carbo-loading. That’s right, strategically consuming carbohydrates is like…
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5 Ways High School(and all) Runners Can Get Injured While Training in the Summer (And How to Avoid Them)
Summer is the perfect time for high school runners to build their base for the fall cross country season. With school out and the days long, it is an excellent opportunity to log some serious miles. However, with this training come certain risks. Injuries can derail even the most promising seasons if runners aren’t careful.…
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The Secret to New Year’s Resolution Success
It is hard to believe that it is that time of year again. And if you are on your umpteenth year of disappointment, we have the answer to success. Setting New Year’s resolutions is a tradition that resonates with many individuals, especially when it comes to goals related to fitness and running. While the initial…
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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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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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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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Running: Healthy Mind/Healthy You.
Running, of course, has been found to have a number of benefits for both the mind and body. While many people might think of running as a purely physical activity, as it has been found over and over, running can have a profound impact on mental well-being as well. A study at the University of…
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Positive Affirmation
“Just one small positive thought in the morning can change your whole day.” Dali Lama Recently, one of our children has not been very happy with school. She is in junior high, one of the toughest times in many peoples lives. Everything is changing, people are getting judgmental, puberty has hit on all cylinders. …
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