Should you ride your bike every day? Should you ride your bike for miles and miles? What should you do to build your endurance and fitness on your bike? If you’ve got all your cycling essentials and you’re ready to begin crafting your cycling training plan, then you’re in the right spot. We’ll jump right…
Building your running mental toughness can encourage you to lace up your running shoes, dig deep in the final miles of your half marathon, and can even prevent you from being too hard on yourself. But how do you build your mental toughness for running? In this post, we’ll break it down into four simple…
If you’ve ever said, “the treadmill is so boring”, you’re not alone. A minute seems like ten. And staring down the treadmill display doesn’t make time move any faster. How much longer do you have to be on this treadmill? Treadmill running can be a chore, but here’s the secret: the treadmill can be your…
If you’ve been cycling for even a little while, you probably know that strength training for cyclists can help you become a better cyclist. But what exercises should you do? Where do you find the time to do weight training? And how do you weave in strength training without ruining your next ride? I had…
You’ve probably heard by now that strength training for runners should be a part of your running routine. But how do you combine strength training with running without leaving you too tired for your next run? And when? That’s where Finish Strong: Resistance Training for Endurance Athletes come in with the answers. What strength training…
You may have noticed it if you’ve been a runner for a while—your speed begins to fall off. So does that mean from now on, you should do only long, slow miles? Should you avoid speed work when you’re in your 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s, and beyond? Or should you do more speed work to…
Got this question? How do I get better at running uphill? Whether you’re a new runner or a veteran, running hills hurt. (Even for that runner who seems to be gliding effortlessly uphill.) Your pace slows, your body feels heavier, and it’s just not as easy as running on flats. But running uphill, with all…
You’ve been there, right? You’re pedaling away and see ahead on the horizon…a big hill. So you take a deep breath, wince a little inside, and whoosh. Another speedy cyclist whizzes past you and glides uphill without breaking a sweat. Why is riding your bike uphill so challenging? (It’s because it’s you, your bike, and…
Are you struggling with marathon training and can’t bear the thought of lacing up your shoes for another training run? Were you on a roll with your training but then lost momentum? You might be facing marathon training burnout. And this can happen to any runner training for a marathon. So let’s catch it before it gets…
Are you running your first marathon but not sure what to expect on race day? I’ll share everything you need to know the day before your marathon, marathon day tips, and some strategies to help you tackle the distance. The day before your first marathon Grab your stuff There’s the obvious stuff—your running shoes, bib,…