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As a connoisseur of running form, I often observe a type of arm mechanics I term "the robot." This means the runner has a long arm motion, open elbow angle, and the arms are working more forward of … read more

An athlete I was consulting with asked me a pointed question recently, "what is the most important element of training." Without a doubt consistent training is the most important aspect of athletic … read more

In my experience, there are a few common misconceptions many athletes have.1. Miles = Speed. Going farther does not necessarily mean getting faster. If you put in a lot of weekly miles, but lack any … read more

When an athlete is first introduced to an endurance sport they usually make the most rapid progress. Virtually any training results in headway, and the first season may represent a tremendous leap … read more

Proper technique not only makes you more efficient and faster, it can prevent overuse injuries. Endurance athletes repeat motions thousands of times in a single work out. Improper knee tracking on t … read more