Developing a Training Plan Part III: Consistency

“Practice makes perfect” goes the old adage. If you want to be good at something, you have to commit your time and energy to it in order to adapt and thus experience improvement.

Lost: What to do when you realize you are off route

Nothing compares to the jilting moment when you realize you may be lost, when you realize the sun will be setting soon and you only have your tiny running pack ...

Developing a Training Plan Part II: Effort

The key elements of a successful training plan are just like the corner pieces of a jigsaw puzzle—find them and it’s easier to fill in the rest.

Mind-Body Connection

Your mind runs your race, for better or worse

Jerry is a competitive trail runner who keeps a training log, allows for plenty of rest ...

Youth and Minimalist Shoes

Ask the Coach

I am a high-school cross-country and track coach, and usually recommend ...

Treadmill to Trail

While no trail-simulating treadmill has been invented (yet), you can still develop strength and speed indoors