Cold Weather Running Tips
I’ve been fortunate to live most of my adult life in the subtropical weather climate of southeast Louisiana. My boyhood years were spent in the Midwest where winters were often long, cold, snowy, and gray…
Interval Training Revisited
“Interval training” is one of those running/exercise topics I always discuss with great care. When I think of “intervals” my memory takes me way back to weekly track workouts that were intense…
No Brain, No Pain
During my 33+ years of running and exercise I’ve often noticed a slight improvement in my cognitive abilities during and after an exercise session (any improvement is desperately needed and sincerely…
Rock ‘n Roll New Orleans Half Marathon Training
Last week I posted suggested training schedules for the marathon distance. This week we take a look at suggested programs for the half-marathon distance. Rock n’ Roll New Orleans is the target race on Sunday, February 24, 2013…
Rock n’ Roll New Orleans Marathon Training Schedules
Fall has arrived in southeast Louisiana, along with cooler temperatures and great long-run training conditions. I still try to participate in one full marathon each year and I’ve decided to toe-up to the starting line on Sunday, February 24th for the…
David Rudisha
24-year old Kenyan middle-distance runner David Rudisha has dominated the 800 meter distance for the past four years. His spectacular 800 meter world-record performance at the 2012 London Olympics is arguably one the greatest…
Training When Sick
Bummer…it’s cold and flu season and I’m a little under the weather this week. We runners often walk a fine line between health and illness. Long hours of training tax our immune systems and overtraining can leave…
Brooks PureDrift: First Impressions
A little over a year ago, Brooks introduced the Pure Project, four lightweight, low heel profile shoes designed for four different applications. The PureFlow for neutral foot…
Favorite Marathon(s)
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My CYJ article this week is all about reader participation. I’ll start the ball rolling and tell you a bit about my two favorite 26.2 mile marathon races. I’ve participated in small marathons, l…
Kids and Running
Running comes naturally to children. The great New Zealand running coach Arthur Lydiard trained numerous world-class distance runners using coaching techniques he developed…
Running Myth: You’ll Wear Out Your Knees
Every now and then I’m asked (usually by a non-runner) about the long-term danger running presents for “wearing out your knees”. The perception of “wearing out one’s knees” relates…