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The Principle of Progression: How to Consistently Get Faster

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A lot of runners are realizing that mainstream advice is leaving them injured, frustrated, and slow: “I booked a sports physio session. They said to give it a weeks rest and see how it feels. Well….here I am 3 months later.” “I went to a few PTs and massage but none of it was helping [...]

The Worst Marathon Training Advice I’ve Ever Heard

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As you probably know, I am a huge running nerd. I read more running blogs, books, studies, and articles than is reasonable or necessary. While studies on lifting and running form don’t impress my wife, they help me design better training plans for my runners and write better articles here on Strength Running. I wasn’t [...]

Qualifying for Boston: The Thrill of Running a BQ Marathon

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What’s so special about qualifying for the Boston Marathon? Actually, a lot. For many marathoners, running a Boston Qualifying (BQ) time is a bucket list goal. It’s marathon nirvana – the ultimate achievement. Running a BQ is the light at the end of years of training. That’s why I have a special announcement at the [...]

The Hidden Code of Massive Improvement: How to Accomplish the Impossible

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Today, you’re going to get an ass kicking. I’m going to challenge you like I’ve never challenged you before. When was the last time you did something incredible in your running? Maybe it was last year, or maybe you’ve never accomplished something great. I believe everyone can go beyond themselves and achieve big things – or [...]

How to Get Out of Your Rut: Rob’s Story of “PRing Without Trying”

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Have you ever been in a rut, running the same routine for years? It happens to every runner. You get comfortable. Running routes get familiar. You stick with the same pair of shoes, the same handful of workouts, and the same long run. After a few months, you stop improving. This is what happened to [...]

Long Runs, Shin Splints, and Plyometrics: Strength Running PR Guide Preview

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Have you ever had a burning question about running, but didn’t know who to ask? I surveyed hundreds of runners and answered all of your important questions about training, running gear, pacing, and more. The result is the Strength Running PR Guide, a 46 page guide that’s free for runners on my private email list. [...]

How to Start Running from Scratch: A Complete Beginner’s Guide

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What if you’re just starting to run as a complete beginner? This post is for you. New runners face a unique dilemma: the motivation to run and achieve big goals is high, but your aerobic and muscular fitness is low.  That’s a potentially dangerous combination, so this article will help you start running safely and put [...]

It’s OK to Take Time Off From Running!

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Endurance athletes are weird. We hate to rest when we know we need to. Our family thinks we’re a little crazy for running so much. Our friends have zero desire to run a marathon. But we crave the feel good hormones we get from our daily run like an addict craves the next high. Right now [...]

The Standard Core Routine – Video Demonstration

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Core strength is vital to being a consistent, healthy runner. I’ve covered this in great detail here, here, and here. If you think your “core” is just your abs – you’re very wrong. It includes everything from your hips and glutes to your lower back and hamstrings. A good core routine will work all of [...]

Meet Lydia, a Mom of 4 Who Lost Over 80 Pounds and Changed Her Life with Running

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One of the reasons that I enjoy long term 1-on-1 coaching is that I get to see an incredible amount of improvement over time. As the months go by, little victories are celebrated occasionally. A few pounds here. A minute PR in the half there. The improvements multiply over time and eventually you barely recognize who [...]