The USATF (USA Track and Field) just released a study that claims stretching before a run does not reduce the risk of injuries. Per usual, the USATF is behind on the latest developments in scientific research as even I have reported that pre-run stretching does not help reduce injuries. In a study published in 2000, [...]
Last weekend I was out on a run with one of the athletes I coach and she asked me what it was about coaching that I enjoyed so much. Interestingly, I hadn’t thought very deeply about that question before, I just knew that I loved to coach and that, so far, I had been very [...]
Running the Boston Marathon? Master the fabled course with this Boston marathon pace calculator
Three personal best’s in one month; say it ain’t so! Mike Bosch capped off a great winter block of training, and a three for three personal best during the month of March, at the Around the Bay 30k in Ontario, Canada this weekend. The Around the Bay 30k is the oldest race in North America [...]
This will be the last of my heart rate training articles, but not the last of me discussing the training concept, especially if you have questions. This article will focus on the caveats to heart rate training and special issues you need to be on the lookout for in your own training.
So, I am little behind on the weekend update this week, seeing as the upcoming weekend is almost upon us. However, I would be remiss if I didn’t take a little time to acknowledge the great races Premier Coaching athletes had over the weekend.
Heating your muscles before a run can be one of the best ways to help ward off creeping injuries and get your body primed for high level exercise. Simply speaking, the warmer the blood can get around the areas that are tight, sore or cold, the better you’ll perform and the less likely you are [...]
This particular article might come with much needed advice for some or rather useless information for others, depending on where you live in the World.
I’m always on the lookout for interesting training topics and discussions. Recently, I assigned one of my athletes, Jordan Kinley, a workout consisting of 10 x 800 meters with 30 seconds rest. Jordan had a great workout, despite the limited rest, and came away from the session with confidence in his fitness.
If you’ve been hemming and hawing about the benefits of getting an online running coach to guide your training, you’re not alone. While many elite athletes and Olympians have been training at the highest levels of support since their youth careers – and presumably have gathered enough training knowledge to fill a library – they [...]
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Make every step count. A coach is the best investment you can make in your training. Having an expert coach means you can be assured that every time you hit the roads, your training is going to help you run faster. I guarantee that you will run faster and enjoy your running more or your money back! More...
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