Strength Training

Integrating Plyometrics into Your Training Blocks Have you considered adding plyometric routines into your 2026 training? Plyometric exercises are a valuable addition to both the early and late phases of your training cycle. This evidence-based approach is designed to enhance explosive strength, boost power output, and improve reactive control. By regularly incorporating plyometrics, you will optimize movement efficiency and running economy while reducing the amount of time y

Are you feeling worn out after a long training season? Or are you in peak shape but dreading the winter months? Shorter days, snow and ice, and biting winds can make winter running a real challenge. However, it’s also the perfect time to rebuild and strengthen your body for the seasons ahead. View Winter as an Opportunity Instead of seeing winter as an obstacle, view it as an opportunity. This season is ideal for focusing on recovery and injury prevention. You can mix in stre

You can learn from failure – if you’re willing to change For months, I had prepared my body to run the Oil Creek 100. I had crushed my long runs and stayed committed to my interval, speed work, and strength training. I made sure to get enough sleep – and stepped up my nutrition/fueling game. Nothing was going to stop me from achieving this milestone goal. But then, at mile 70, something did. I realized I couldn’t run another step. I dropped out. So, what happened? After I got

Strength Training I started my running journey in 1975 when running was the sole focus. Strength training was never discussed; in fact, it was considered taboo. We all feared becoming too muscular, thinking it would impede our running abilities, and even the coaches advised against it. I viewed it as something that simply kept me from hitting the road or trail. Everything changed when I began studying to become a certified running coach and injured my Achilles tendon. Through