Lactate threshold training is one of the most important types of training that you can do as a distance runner -- it's vital for 5k training all the way up to marathon training. Let's talk about what it is, why it matters, and the four main...
Read MoreHappy Valentine’s Day! On this most manufactured of holidays, let me loudly proclaim, “I love running!” I love how a morning run makes the rest of the day feel manageable. I love the feeling of “pleasant tiredness” after a long run. I love running the same route over and...
Read MoreOne of the services that I offer is a running form analysis. And almost always, one of the topics that comes up is how to increase your stride length (and therefore run faster) without overstriding. Instead of trying to write about it, I figured it would...
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Most runners know that speed workouts are vital to improving your fitness and preparing to race your best. Most runners also know that the mental side of racing is at least as important as the physical side. But for some reason, most runners don’t take the next...
Read MoreI have been assuming that most runners include post-run strides as part of their training week. Turns out I was wrong about that! So, in the interest of getting more people to regularly include strides in their training, I want to talk about the why, the...
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It’s pretty common knowledge that the long run is the most important run of the week if you’re a distance runner. It’s the one run that really gives you the boost to your endurance that you’ll need to be successful on race day. But I think...
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Coach Carl's Introduction: Allison was one of my very first coaching clients -- she saw me quoted in a Runner's World article, saw I was from Atlanta, and the rest is history! In the years that we've worked together, I have consistently been impressed with her...
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When you want to improve as a distance runner, there are lots of approaches you can take. You can run higher mileage, you can do more speed work, or you can add in more supplemental work (strength training is always a plus!). But before you can...
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The Yasso 800 workout has long been one of the most popular marathon training workouts. The allure of being able to predict your marathon time through an almost “magical” mathematic trick has led everyone from first-timers to Boston Qualifiers to tackle the iconic 10x 800...
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Coach Carl's Introduction: I've had the privilege of being friends with Jenny ever since we were college teammates over 15 years ago. During that time, I've watched Jenny continue to improve time and time again through hard work and determination. I think she is an excellent...
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