Hadd's Approach to Distance Training

Part I: Let's start from the very beginning. A male (or female) approaches me for training. It could be you... Now I am not a college coach, only used to young studs aged 18 years and up. Which is good, because I get to see a wide spectrum of runners, many of them past-30 and wanting to get back into it again. Download PDF

Execution Day

It takes more than just solid training to have a successful day at Ironman. Take a look through your collection of Ironman videos and you can see world-class athlete reduced to walking, crawling, sitting on the side of the road…even quitting. And guess what folks, if it can happen to athletes at that level, you better believe it can happen to any of us. Read more...

Slow Down and Get Fast!

For several years now, Mitch has been telling me that if I want to run my IM marathon faster, then I need to slow down. Read more...

Taper Interrupted

Ever feel sluggish and tired at one of your most important races of the season? Maybe it’s not your training. Maybe you’re just sending the wrong message to your body. There's been a lot of discussion lately on how to best taper for your most important race, so I thought I’d introduce the "Taper Interrupted".

Hiring a Coach

You are judged first by what you look like, second by what comes out of your mouth, and third by those who choose surround you. Apply this same reasoning to your coach. So you're thinking about hiring a coach, but you just don't know where to begin? Check out Justin's article for some fantastic advice on finding a coach that truly meets your needs. Read more...