Category Archives: Training Tips

Last week I was telling the runners my Ten Mile Training Program that before they do intervals they should first warm up a few miles and do a few strides. Before I could continue explaining the purpose (all my runners … Continue reading →

It finally feels like fall weather, and the cooler temperatures will make it more pleasant for those of you who are in the midst of training for CIM or other fall/winter marathons and half marathons. If you are an experienced … Continue reading →

I am currently coaching over 60 runners,  so I find myself constantly repeating information. One topic I continually reiterate is that of runners tight hip flexors. Ever since I had my only injury in the year 2000, when a chronic glut … Continue reading →

Athletes are always trying to find a way to minimize injury and gain the competitive edge. Some use the compression sock or lighter shoes while others embrace new technology such as an altitude tent, Alter-G treadmill, or the underwater treadmill. … Continue reading →

“Hills are speed work in disguise” -Frank Shorter “Hills are the only beneficial type of resistance training for a runner” -Arthur Lydiard In Sacramento, where we live at an impressive elevation of ~ 25 feet, hill workouts are an often overlooked … Continue reading →

I wanted to do something special for the Boston Training Group, and when I think of the Boston Marathon, I think of the famed 1982 Boston Marathon’s “Duel in the Sun” and Dick Beardsley. In case you did not know, … Continue reading →