Are Solid Foods Necessary During Training?

Absolutely not.  In fact, quite the opposite; depending on the type, duration and intensity of a training session, they can actually be the opposite of what an athlete wants to ingest. Yes, it will vary a bit from person to person, but keep in mind that the higher the intensity of a session, the more blood […]

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Strength Training and Paleo

Nell, I love how I feel on Paleo, but am wondering what kinds of training I can do to supplement my running.  I tried two Cross Fit workouts, and they weren’t my thing; what do you recommend?  I’m bored of lifting weights!Thanks, Anna, Louisville I hear you, girlfriend!   For years, I lifted weights and […]

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A Little Less Structure

At the end of a long racing season, I find it refreshing to take a little bit of time to have what I refer to as unstructured training. When preparing for a marathon, an ironman or whatever one’s sport of choice is, it’s extremely important to have a plan in place so that reaching one’s […]

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Something New…After the Race!

It never fails.  The most important race is several days away and you do something silly like bump your knee on the corner of your kitchen counter or jam your toe in the door. I’ve done both, fortunately not before last Saturday’s race, but luckily, whenever I’ve done something silly like that, it’s always so […]

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