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April 16, 2026

If You Can’t Do This Speed Workout, You’re Not as Fit as You Think

Looking for a cheat code to get pretty fit without suffering? Welcome to the easiest of the hard workout sessions...
April 2, 2026

Zone 2 Training Is Useless Without This One Test | MAF Test

A Simple Way to Track Your Aerobic Gains (and Catch Issues Before They Sneak Up on You) Using a heart...
March 27, 2026

I Quit Marathon Training and Got Faster

Look, I've been running for 30 years. And for the first time, I'm doing something I never thought I'd admit:...
March 25, 2026

I Ran More and Got Fat (How I Fixed It)

Running for weight loss is a common goal for many beginners and new runners. However, the famous saying that you...
March 18, 2026

Stop Buying Running Shoes Until You See This

If you're a passionate runner looking to improve your performance, understanding the importance of feet and shoes is essential. From...
March 16, 2026

Is Sugar Really That Bad For Runners?

Sugar didn't ruin your last run. Not eating enough of it did. I know, I know, because a lot of...
March 11, 2026

Most Runners Train Too Hard—Here’s What Elite Runners Do Instead

As a distance runner, you've probably heard that resistance training is crucial, but have you ever considered tailoring your weightlifting...
November 24, 2025

Did I Really Lose 50% of My Fitness Like Strava Says

Here’s the thing that grinds my gears: I ran a 3:01 marathon a few months back. I'd say decent, right?...
October 28, 2025

The 10k Mistake That Kills Your Speed

Why Your 10K Time Is So Much Slower Than It Should Be Most runners crush the 5K… but their 10K...
October 19, 2025

This Training Hack Will Have You Feeling Amazing | The 25% Hair Cut

Do everything at 75% volume but 100% intensity Imagine this: You wake up to a 5 x 1k reps interval...
October 15, 2025

The Comeback Mistake That Breaks Most Runners (and How to Dodge It)

The “I’m Fine” Injury A guy I coach, Brenton, was coming back from a 4-week break after 10 months of...
October 7, 2025

My VO₂ Max Dropped… But I Got Faster?!

My VO2 max dropped. And honestly? I couldn’t care less, as I’m running faster than I ever have in my...
October 3, 2025

90% of Runners Do Strides Wrong (Here’s The Fix)

Strides are one of the most searched running terms online... but still, 90% of runners either skip them or do...
September 16, 2025

You’re Waiting Too Long to Rest—and It’s Costing You

We always wait to deload when we’re already broken. That’s like putting a parachute on after you’ve already hit the...
September 15, 2025

I Tried to Race Smart: Then I Decided to Race Dumb on Purpose (2025 Half-Marathon Recap)

I finished half marathon #8 of 10 on my journey to get 1% better each year by doing a half...
September 13, 2025

You’re Wasting Money on the Wrong Running Gear

In this episode, I’m going to show you why fancy gear matters—but at the same time, why it’s usually overrated....
August 20, 2025

This Pro Run Coach Got Me To Run a 16:45 5K

Recently, I thought I had the 5K figured out: mostly aerobic, a dash of speed, nothing fancy. But after a...
June 18, 2025

How To Run a Sub 3 Marathon in Maffetone Zone 2 Low HR

I spent six months religiously training in zone two, convinced I'd found the marathon cheat code. Heart rate capped at...
June 8, 2025

The Running Virtuous and Vicious Cycles: Why Habits Make or Break You

Meet Alex. Self-coached, thirtysomething, wears a GPS watch and watches too many YouTube videos. You probably know an Alex. You...
June 4, 2025

The Easiest Speed Workout Most Runners Skip | Nicole Burnham

A few months ago, I finished a run with a friend in Sydney, Nicole Burnham. She's one of those Abbott...

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