Read this post in full on Canadian Running. Semenya just won with 2000m, while still specialising at the 800m, further demonstrating the entirely different
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Read this post in full on Canadian Running. Bruce is wrong about convergence. This convergence was a thing way back when females were starting
The Real Struggle for Athletes: Moving on from their Sport
Read the full post on The Science of Running. In June 2003, I ran the fastest mile by any high school runner in the country. Four minutes and one second. A hair…
Episode 94: Is Peaking a Myth?
Read the full post on The Science of Running. Peaking! Do we drop the volume and intensity a bit and hope that our performance skyrockets? Or do we perform an exacting sequence…
The Cool Down: What’s the point?
Read the full post on The Science of Running. After grinding through those gut-wrenching 400-meter repeats or exhausting yourself in your most recent 10k race, there’s always that one thing left…
Are you a Planner or Intuitive Type Coach?
Read the full post on The Science of Running. Writers of fiction are often separated into two categories: planners and pantsers. Planners take the time to prepare a deep outline, mapping…
All of Your Questions Answered on the Caster Semenya Controversy
Read the full post on The Science of Running. Last week, a woman who is the poster athlete for perseverance and grit had her career and livelihood ripped away from her. She…
Episode 93: The Biggest Mistakes Coaches Are Making Today
Read the full post on The Science of Running. It’s time for a moment of reflection on the coaching profession. What are the things we are doing well? What can we improve…
Overtraining: Three Strategies to Reset Your Body
Read the full post on The Science of Running. Overtraining is one of those nebulous catch-all terms that coaches and athletes fear like the plague. After all, with highly competitive and slightly…
Training Focus to Improve Performance
Read the full post on The Science of Running. The Stress of Life Pain is the name of the game when it comes to performing. We’re all used to dealing with a…
How difficult should your hard workouts be??
Read the full post on The Science of Running. How difficult should your hard workouts be?? When I was competing in high school, my teammates knew the drill; always have a trash…
Episode 92: How to Crawl Out of the Burnout Hole
Read the full post on The Science of Running. Note: Today is the last day to get exclusive running bonuses with the purchase of my new book, THE PASSION PARADOX! Check them…
Stress and Adaptation: Everything You Need to Know
Read the full post on The Science of Running. If you like my work, consider checking out my NEW book, The Passion Paradox! It just came out and is on sale for…
Episode 91: Airing of The Grievances on Track and Field with Mario Fraioli
Read the full post on The Science of Running. Note: Today is the last day to get exclusive running bonuses with the purchase of my new book, THE PASSION PARADOX! Check them…
Separating My Identity From Running
Read the full post on The Science of Running. My new book, The Passion Paradox is on sale now!! Instead of spending paragraphs explaining why you should buy it, I want to show you…
Episode 90: David Epstein on All Things Performance, Drive, Passion, And Range.
Read the full post on The Science of Running. A special episode of the On Coaching Podcast featuring NYT bestselling author David Epstein. In this wide-ranging conversation covering all things performance, we…