Posts by stevemagness
Non Running Related- Plug for my brother’s book on Lincoln
I don’t plug many things or get off topic from running related content much, but I figured a plug for my Brother’s new book can be the exception. Just in case any of you runners out there are History buffs or like reading about Abraham Lincoln, my brother has a new book book coming out…
Read More180 isn’t a magic number- Stride Rate and what it means
Speed= Stride Rate X Stride length It’s simple. It warrants repeating. Through in Ground contact in and you’ve got a nice model….But I digress… There have been a recent surge in articles and blogs in regards to stride rate. It seemed to start with Jay Dicharry’s blog on stride rate and impact forces. Which led…
Read MoreMuscle Tension- Running Times article available online and New job
For those who didn’t buy the magazine, my article on Muscle Tension that was in the March issue of Running Times is now available online: http://runningtimes.com/Article.aspx?ArticleID=21918 Also, as some of you might have heard, I have a new job: Watch more videos on Flotrack
Read MoreRunning Times magazine- Muscle Tension.
In the March issue of Running Times magazine, which is out now, you’ll see an article on Muscle Tension that I wrote. It’s a very interesting topic that I’ve explored here on the blog in a previous post, but the Running Times article let me dig much deeper. Former elite runner Marius Bakken provided some…
Read MoreThe history of Hydration : A lesson in the scientific method and the Hype cycle.
The history of Hydration during running: A lesson in the scientific method and the hype cycle. The history of drinking during endurance exercise is an interesting one. It serves as a wonderful lesson for two reasons. First, it demonstrates a concept I’ve discussed at length before called the Hype cycle where a particular concept or method…
Read MoreSingles, Doubles, or Triples? How many times per day should you run?
A consistant item on this blog has been the debate over running singles versus doubles. I’ve run through the analysis from a scientific standpoint and a practical standpoint a couple of times. Recently, I wrote an article on the subject for Running Times that integrated everything together that many of you will hopefully find interesting. …
Read MoreEscaping the running world: Why Learning from outside sources is needed
Escaping the running world: Why Learning from outside sources is needed In any field, as you rise through the ranks and get more involved in whatever field you are pursuing, you get more and more insulated in your profession. While this isn’t necessarily a bad thing, it creates a situation where we lose our ability…
Read MoreScience Vs. Practice- Should our training be evidence based?
Science versus Practice: Evidence Based training A consistent theme of this blog is the battle between the scientific side and the practical side training. As I tried to express in this article on my conflicting passions, the constant tug of war that goes on between the two conflicting sides is something I frequently deal with.…
Read MoreWhen Damage is a good thing AND High Speed NYC marathon video
As competitive runners we go to great lengths to minimize damage and enhance recovery. This is all well and good, but what if we impair the training adaptation? That’s the question I ask in a new article for Running Times that can be found here: http://runningtimes.com/Article.aspx?ArticleID=21202&PageNum=1 In the article I go over how ice baths, anti-inflamatory…
Read MoreUnderstanding Stride Rate and Stride Length
Speed= Stride length X Stride frequency This simple equation is a staple in sprinting and biomechanics material. It simply means that to see a change in speed you’ve either got to increase the ground you cover (stride length) or increase your turnover (stride frequency) or some combination of the two. The bottom line is that…
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