Exercises to improve running speed Do you feel like no matter how much you run, you’re not getting any faster? If you answered yes, you are likely stuck in a speed rut. Running speed is a key metric of performance. It’s the thing most of us strive for when...
Spartan Ultra The sun hung low in the sky as we passed Pismo Beach. San Luis Obispo was only a few more exits away. We passed the iconic Madonna Inn and followed the 101 freeway past the terracotta-colored strip malls to the west and strawberry fields to the east. My...
10 essential strength exercises for runners. When I started working with runners, I was shocked that many had no interest in strength training. “I don’t want to get too bulky!” They’d say. As someone who struggled with building muscle for...
Strengthening knees for runners. I first experienced knee pain as a runner during my first marathon. About 14 miles into the race, I felt a twinge of pain in the upper part of my right knee. Since I was in the middle of the race and the pain was noticeable but...
Beast Spartan Race I pulled my old Mitsubishi Outlander into a spot marked by chalk. Hoards of eager racers made their way through the parking lot toward the entrance gate. I planted my feet in the thick grass and scanned the horizon. No sun in sight. A typical...
Cycling Leg Exercises The first time I took my Felt triathlon bike for a long ride, my legs were screaming by the end. It was my fault for biking a route with so many hills. But it opened my eyes to how unprepared I was athletically for the demands of competitive...
