I read an answer to a runner’s question the other day that greatly perturbed me for several reasons. First was that the expert’s response did not address the main problem. Instead his recommendations would lead to further deterioration of the runner’s technique and to poorer progress in the long run. More specifically, the runner was […]
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The last few years running technique has been receiving more attention. Not only have more articles appeared in running magazines, as for example, the technique analysis of Lauren Fleshman in Running Times and in mainstream magazines such as the New Yorker, but also in major newspapers such as the New York Times. Interest in running
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Two articles appeared in a recent issue of Triathlete Magazine that on the surface appeared to be quite advanced. In reality however, they may be setting back progress in running. They appear to have ignored the basics of strength training. For example, both articles were related to some of the latest advances in shoe styles,
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If you’re a serious runner or triathlete, I’m sure you come across articles related to base training. It appears that every year coaches want you to develop the aerobic base before starting on more intense training. And to build the aerobic base they recommend long slow distance running. The question that is rarely addressed is
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Everyone needs a break their training both in-season and in the off-season. The question of how long the break should be and what you should do during the break however, shows much confusion. For example in the triathlon, most participants take one to two months off from their training. As a result it is common
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