Track/XC athlete, running coach, host of the Strength Running Podcast, former Outside columnist, 2:39 marathoner. https://xitter.cf/t.co/ehuYh0lSlA
Denver, CO
Joined December 2009
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Progression will unlock your future PR's:
1/ Run more miles
2/ Consistent workouts
3/ Adding XT volume
4/ Consistent workouts --> Advanced workouts
5/ Long runs of 12+ miles (or 2+ hours)
6/ Strength train weekly
You'll thrive with relentless consistency on these fundamentals!
One of my clients is almost 70 years old and is doing her first HYROX.
It's easy to gloss over these things. But competing in HYROX at this age is impressive and demonstrates a substantial amount of fitness and function.
We should all strive for this kind of longevity 💪
How you show up for one thing is NOT how you show up for everything.
Runners can be process-oriented, methodical, and precise with every workout. This is a good thing!
But easy runs can be more subjective, flexible, and accommodating.
Running is beautiful because of this.
Jason Fitzgerald retweeted
This is wrong on so many levels.
1. Research shows that running is likely protective to your knees, and at worst, doesn't harm.
2. Your ancestors jogged. They walked lots, jogged, steady, ran hard, sprinted...all in hunts.
3. This guys sprint is slower than a jog.
You jog 4 miles every morning and your waistline hasn't improved at all. You've destroyed your knees for nothing.
Of all the ways to exercise, the light jog is one of the worst. Your ancestors walked most of the day and ran all out when they had to go after prey, or run away from a threat, or toward a child in danger. They didn't jog.
Walk. Sprint. Skip the middle.
A new coaching client told me: "The more I run, the more I find my gains come from insight into the sport, its tactics, rather than from increasing fitness alone."
Wise words!
I like to say, "Knowledge is a competitive advantage"
Here’s how @scottfaubs took on the infamous hills at Boston 💪🏻
Scott is a 2:08:52 marathoner (10th American of all time), author, and now works with Avelo Running
Subscribe to the Strength Running Podcast for our conversation on how to run your best marathon!
How would @scottfaubs coach you if you were a new runner? Here’s a preview!
Scott joins the Strength Running Podcast to help you run your fastest marathon. Now available 💪🏻
I was a guest on the Redefining Wellness Podcast with Dr. Jaban Moore - a very different type of conversation! Thank you for having me.
youtube.com/watch?v=d-_6zjd-…
Devastating
Some details about the Baystate Marathon OTQ fiasco from @slorgebutler
“The fee for sanctioning a race of Baystate’s size, 2,385 finishers in 2026 across the marathon and half marathon, would be roughly $2,000, or less than $1 per finisher...”
runnersworld.com/news/a74191…
How to build the ultimate running shoe rotation + a tour of my 11 pairs of shoes:
youtu.be/9rQASyOW-PA
A shoe rotation can reduce your injury risk by up to 39%!
See pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2428…
It's a valuable strategy to reduce injury risk by reducing how repetitive running can be
Do you need 11 pairs of shoes? Absolutely not. But it's fun...
How to build the ultimate running shoe rotation + a tour of my 11 pairs of shoes:
youtu.be/9rQASyOW-PA
Yesterday the Strength Running Podcast was the #2 running podcast in the US.
Clearly, this is all due to @ChrisMcClung. Thanks man!
VO2 Max peaks in 1-2 years and is much more constrained by genes (both where you start and how you respond to workouts).
Lactate Threshold and Economy can be improved for 10+ years.
This is why most should minor in intensity but major in easy/moderate work
Go deeper on the incredible value of threshold: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas…
If you have running goals, getting your capacity up is the quickest way to improve.
Capacity = how much training you can handle.
Higher capacity = more mileage, cross-training, regular workouts, consistent strength training, strides, and all the “extras.”
Coach and author @ChrisMcClung graces the Strength Running Podcast with his wisdom today!
You’ll learn about Zone 2, walking, rucking, whether World Marathon Major races are the ideal environment for PR’s, and more.
Now available wherever you listen 💪🏻
Just had a very insightful conversation with @scottfaubs on marathon training, super shoes, retirement, and why we do all this in the first place.
It will be live next week on the Strength Running Podcast!
Jason Fitzgerald retweeted
I used to be very injury-prone: ITBS, PF, Achilles issues, muscle strains, SI joint imbalances... it was never ending.
But the silver lining? I learned the best ways to stay healthy!
Today I'm sharing 10 of my best injury prevention tips: youtu.be/tx2F7GKjzt8
