Tag: running
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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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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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Is Stretching a Bad Word for Runners?
Why is stretching a bad word in the running world today? I can remember, our high school track mentor, Coach Pierantozzi would stress the importance of flexibility and we needed to stretch, before our workouts. We would do a 30 count stretch; hurdle, toe touches, left right middle and so on. As I moved…
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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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Planning On Stressors To Help Meet Your Goals
As we roll into the New Year, you want to assess whether you can get better in your training, racing, fitness goals, etc. You may have the right plan to get the most out of your training. You expect to hit the marks, times, weight losses, etc because of this plan or goals as long…
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Resolution ‘Season’
The dreaded New Year’s resolution ‘season’ is upon us. Although it is well intentioned to have a New Year’s Resolution and probably is one that will make you a better person, it is hard to keep. According to a US News and World report; nearly 80% of all resolutions will fall to the wayside by…
The Trophy Husband 