Racing and Pacing Strategies
"Wow, it's awfully early in the race for some of these runners to have the thousand-yard stare," proclaimed one of my coaches as we cheered on the throng that ran before us. Wikipedia describes the “thousand-yard stare” as "the limp, blank, unfocused gaze of a battle-weary soldi…
Read More ›How Do I Foam Roll and Stretch?
The simple but versatile foam roller and Stretch Out Strap can be used to soften, stretch, and re-align the muscles in order to relieve tension, promote recovery, and prepare the body for additional training. Benefits of foam rolling include: Improves circulation throughout the skin, fasc…
Read More ›Keep Calm and Taper On
The bi-annual half and full marathon season is upon us. You've pushed and tested your limits for months now. In fact, if the zombie apocalypse should occur, you're ready. By now, you've been zombified by training for quite a while. Your zombified state also means you are in, or are ab…
Read More ›Those Were the Days
There is a fine line between looking back on something with fondness and looking back with inconsolable despair, and I think, perhaps, I struggle with that line. When I was a kid, I saw a Mary Engelbreit poster that read, “Don’t cry because it’s over. Smile because it hap…
Read More ›Why Do Runners Need Strong Butts?
Out of approximately 640 skeletal muscles found in the human body, there is one muscle group that rules them all – the glute muscles. If you're a runner and all you know about glutes is that they are butt muscles, you'll benefit from knowing more. In addition to making you …
Read More ›Training for Race Day
The summer before my junior cross country season in high school I made a concerted effort to get out the door and get in some consistent mileage. I wanted to get faster so I could help my team qualify for the State Championships. There were several routes I could run from my houseR…
Read More ›Vern's Five-Star Apparel
There's no getting around it. If you're a St. Louis runner, your fall and winter training will require you to run in darkness and cold. Have no fear, though. Fleet Feet Sports offers a wide selection of Vern's Five-Star Apparel; apparel designed to make that training not ju…
Read More ›Are You a Serious Runner?
It is a stellar Tuesday morning. The sun is shining in full glory over the Webster track. I grab a towel, hat, and water bottle from my car. Jake grabs his gear bag. It’s stashed with hydration, a pair of racing flats, and some miracle muscle ointment. We stroll across the parking lot,…
Read More ›Get Fit
It's not fun to be out of shape. It's not fun to carry more weight than you should. But it's not fun to take those first few steps to living a healthier lifestyle, either. But who cares if taking those steps is fun? They're necessary. And soon enough, if you do what’s necessary, y…
Read More ›Elite Runners! They're Just Like Us!
You know that phrase, “She never wavered”? This is often said about someone who experiences a period of trial and remains steadfast through it all. “She was a beacon of strength! She never doubted herself!” people say to describe this person. They extol her non-waveri…
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