by Buck Stewart | Jul 15, 2025 | Endurance, Sport
Plyometrics for Runners When I first switched from strength training to look better to strength training for sport, I had no idea what plyometrics were or why they were important. After studying for my Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist certification for...
by Buck Stewart | Jun 29, 2025 | Fitness, Sport
Avoid heat illness while running With summer approaching, it’s important that you understand the body’s response to training in the heat. Training in the summer is one of the best times of year. The sun is shining, and you can finally shed all the...
by Buck Stewart | Jun 16, 2025 | Fitness, Sport
What is Polarized Training? You’ve heard you should train in zone two or do “low heart rate training.” Or you might have heard your favorite influencer say, “You have to run slow to get fast.” But if all you’re doing is slow runs,...
by Buck Stewart | Apr 28, 2025 | Fitness, Sport
How to Do the Spartan Race Plate Drag So, you’re getting ready for your first Spartan race. Then, you discover the plate drag involves pulling a 90-pound sled (45-pound for women) across 50 feet of bumpy, hilly dirt and gravel. Now, you’re wondering if...
by Buck Stewart | Mar 24, 2025 | Fitness, Podcast, Sport
Essential swim gear for beginners I’m training for my first Ironman. There’s only one problem. I’m a beginner swimmer. Don’t get me wrong. I’m capable of not drowning. But I’ve never swam freestyle, which is the most common...
by Buck Stewart | Mar 9, 2025 | Fitness, Podcast, Sport
How to Train Like a Pro Endurance Athlete Endurance sports are changing rapidly. There are more races in more locations than ever before. More and more beginners are dipping their toes into swimming, biking, running, OCR, and triathlon. 2025 will look completely...
