STL NEWS

01.23.15

Train Slower to Race Faster

One of the most common questions I get when coaching athletes is why I slow them down so much on their long runs. "How can I be expected to race fast if my long run is a minute or so per mile slower than my goal race pace?" In running, we are dealing primarily with training ourselves to have…

Read More › 01.21.15

The Runner?s Not-So High

For all the chatter and hullaballoo about the “runner’s high,” it certainly is an elusive son of a nutcracker. I’d like to say that every time I run I am the incarnation of a Pinterest motivational meme—you know, the one with the super-fit girl with her cute lit…

Read More › 01.16.15

We Don't "Play" Running. Let's Race!

Humans are competitive by nature. The problem is that competition has developed a negative connotation. The fear of competition and how we—as competitors—will be perceived by others holds many of us back. Competition is a double-edged sword that can bring out the best and worst i…

Read More › 01.14.15

The Secret to Racing

Great news, folks! I’ve discovered the secret to racing. It took only twelve marathons, two ultramarathons, and countless half marathons, 10Ks, and 5Ks, but I’ve finally cracked the code. I get it now. I get it. The secret to racing is this: You have to learn how to race. I kno…

Read More › 01.9.15

5 Common Training Speed Bumps

The temperature may be single digits, but the calendar is telling many of us that spring races are just around the corner. Thus begins that long, arduous task of winter training. A coach's job is to help you achieve your goals. So what kind of coach would I be if I didn't offer up some advic…

Read More › 01.7.15

Google Translate for Runners: 2nd Edition

Runners will be pleased to learn that Google Translate has expanded its list of expressions for 2015. Below are the newest additions to “Google Translate for Runners”—a guide to common phrases used by distance runners, and the true meanings behind those expressions.  …

Read More › 01.1.15

To New Beginnings

The New Year is upon us. It's our annual do-over on getting things right this time around. ‘Tis the season to make our resolutions for the upcoming year. They often start with good intentions, but all too often crash and burn before the last snowfall of the season. The issue is that we…

Read More › 12.31.14

Marathon, Reversed (Or My Theory Behind the ?0.0? Stickers)

Since this is my final column of 2014, I thought I would take a look back at… something. (Because that’s what people do at the end of the year.) But a look back at my year of running didn’t seem particularly interesting (and a bit too much like a “Best of Me” co…

Read More › 12.24.14

The Thing About Looking Back

I heard Megan gasp, so I looked back, and Chris looked back, and then I looked forward just in time to run into Chris, whom I very nearly tackled into morning rush hour traffic on Clayton Road.  I didn’t, mind you, but it was close. Looking back poses all sorts of hazards to run…

Read More › 12.23.14

How the Grinch Got Fit

Every Who down in Whoville liked Running a lot...But the Grinch, who lived just north of Whoville, did NOT!The Grinch hated Running! The whole Running season!Would you like to know why? Well, I might know the reason.It could be his head wasn't screwed on just right,But it could be, perhaps…

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