Jun 12, 2026

If the long run "puts the tiger in the cat," then the long run workout puts the saber tooth in the tiger!

Yes, we need all of those easy long runs to build the aerobic foundation. Then, as you gain experience and appropriately timed in the cycle, it is important to add quality into your long runs to give you that extra...

Jun 5, 2026

There are 3 main pillars of recovery - sleep, nutrition/hydration, and easy movement.

In this episode, we talk about the third pillar. In our training programs, easy movement primarily manifests as recovery running. These are the glacially slow runs that enable blood flow which promote healing for the next long or hard...

May 29, 2026

Last week, we talked about the long run, and now this week, we talk about the medium long run.

I call it the "unsung hero" of fitness building, and it's a run that is often overlooked relative to the speed workout or primary long run. In this episode, we discuss why it's really the third leg or pillar in your training...

May 22, 2026

Mile for mile... the long run might just be the most important run of the week. It builds aerobic capacity, improves neuromuscular resilience, and facilitates metabolic flexibility - 3 of the most important tools you need as a distance runner.

In this episode, we discuss the benefits in detail and then break down the...

May 15, 2026

The word "tempo" might be one of the most commonly misunderstood words in coaching vernacular, even as it might be the most commonly prescribed type of workout. 

It's also one of the most important and critical training efforts for distance runners, so it is critical to understand it well if you want to improve.

This...