Mileposts and Musings #3

The Game-Changing Science of Long-Term Training 

Many people structure their training by choosing a race, perhaps with a time goal, and then working backward. But what if that's the wrong approach?

What if you could make far more progress by training based on where you're at, but with a long-term perspective?

 

Join us on August 7th or 8th as we chat about some science and practical considerations that could change your running!

 

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  • Everything You Need to Know as a Beginning Runner

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Articles of Interest

While many are just getting into training for fall races, I urge you to begin looking ahead to next year, and the next several years! What are your dream goals? How can you best lay a foundation now to help you reach them? Progress doesn't happen over a 20-week plan, it happens over years!

 

Is 'Manufactured Adversity' a Good Thing? – Is it good training practice to deliberately put your body through adverse conditions? In short – maybe, but probably not as much as you think.

 

The Great Cooling Revolution – Heat plays a detrimental role in your racing FAR sooner than you think; as low as 50ºF. 🤯 Focusing on cooling before you become uncomfortable could change your race!

 

Slow Down to Get Faster – To improve your fitness, you need to remember that more effort does not equal more benefits. In particular, truly easy running has some of the best bang for the buck, and can transform your running.

 

Other Articles – The science behind using pace to guide your training, the benefits of running in the heat, getting mentally stronger during injury, and more!

Results from the Team!

Check out the epic accomplishments from the first half of the year! Tons of amazing stories here, including massive PR's, epic returns from injury, life-goals smashed, podiums at huge races and lots more!

See Recent Results

Race Stats

Someone asked me how many ultras people on the team had accomplished and... I had NO idea. I've never been one for stats – STORIES are far more important to me, and each number on this chart carries so much meaning regardless of which column it's in. 

 

But if you were ever curious about races/wins/podiums in each type of race... here you go.

See Race Stats
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