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Wapack 2018 An old friend. I really have grown to love the Wapack Trail Race. It checks all the boxes for me. It’s long enough and challenging enough to push me physically and mentally. Its deep New England topography is interesting and comforting to me. It’s a small, almost intimate affair put on by my …
Strength Training to get ready for a Hard Training Cycle Part 3 of a 4 part series. This week we’ll talk about strength training for runners. Once again it’s a fairly simple topic on the surface that has just too many options when you get into the specifics. Like everything else the best strength training …
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Coming to terms with Plantar Fasciitis By Don Chapelle Before we get started I want you all to know this is my recipe for success as I have Plantar Fasciitis in both feet. This paper will help you manage the onset of the condition and in mild to semi-acute cases, aid in your recovery. Five …
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4 more good reasons to work on your form Other cool things I’ve discovered by cleaning up my form. This winter during my ½ marathon and marathon campaigns I made a conscious effort to clean up my form. I focused on not heel striking, landing on the midfoot with a slight forward lean and my …
How to invest in training that will pay off down the road. I went for a run with my club Sunday. Ollie the Border Collie and I joined for a slow 7 miles on the back roads of Groton where I grew up. I got to talking with one of the guys in my club …
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