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Run-walk for recovery Well hell has officially frozen over. I’m here to talk about using a run-walk training methodology to recover from an injury. When you are injured and can’t, or shouldn’t, run there are other things you can do to maintain your fitness, even your running fitness. I have biked many miles. I have …
Let’s talk about elliptical machines! Round and round and going nowhere… In my continuing stay in running purgatory I have been spending 3 or 4 workouts a week on the elliptical machine in the gym. Let me share what I have learned. The first thing you should know is that there is a great variety …
Fitness and Age How much is mental and how much is physical reality? This is an interesting topic. It turns out that it is, from our vantage point as endurance athletes, under-studied and not well understood. You see, we are the first generation to a) have life expectancy well into our 80’s and b) carry …
Practical Taper Tips One of my least favorite things about racing is the taper. This is the period before the race where you cut back on your training. The taper allows your body to rest and recover in preparation for the race. Even the elites taper for a race. The length of the taper and …
On Science Fiction Set phasers to stun. I have always loved science fiction. In the movies. On TV. And especially in the written word. Having always been an avid reader I would rather let an author paint alien landscapes in my mind than let the jaded magicians of Hollywood do it for me. The best …
