Endurance

Let’s talk about Fartlek Why?  What’s the point of ‘speed-play’? The concept of fartlek came from the Swedish runners of my generation.  Most distance runners at the time trained at specific structured paces and distances.  What the Swedes figured out was that races don’t happen at structured paces and distances. Fartleks are also a great …

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Fitness, recovery and the 2013 Boston Marathon Experience gives me pause. (Editor’s note: This was originally published in April of 2013) These are interesting times for me.  In two weeks I’ll be running my 15th Boston Marathon.  I’m happy to be running after a fitful 18 month hiatus due to plantar Fasciitis. I’ve been training …

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My Boston Marathon Routine It’s nothing special… I think we get lost in all the grandiose fluffery of the Boston Marathon, especially this year.  I thought it might be interesting to tell you how I usually spend my weekend to give you some perspective. Let’s start with Friday. Usually Friday I’m either just returned from …

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Act One – Fevered dreams The ultra taper madness. It’s the last week of taper before the race. I feel like shit.  Really.  I’ve had a mildly upset stomach all week.  My head has been muddy.  I’m totally unmotivated.  Like a waking 6-beer hangover.  I woke up screaming last night from some unsettling dream. My …

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