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Flooding and Tragedy: A Lesson in Hope.
This is normally a running site. For those who don’t know, I live in Houston, TX. It’s under water right now. That’s tragedy #1. I also found out that the running community lost one of its well-respected members, David Torrence, at the age of 31. That’s Tragedy #2. I needed to write. Here are my…
Read MoreThe Sprinters Compendium
In 2014, shortly after I put out my first book, , Ryan Banta reached out about his own massive writing project. He was partway through an undertaking where he wanted to create the resource for sprinting. I didn’t know Ryan before hand and just saw him as an ambitious High School coach who was similar…
Read MoreThe Book is OUT! 24hr Giveaway and Social Media Contest
It’s finally here. The book I’ve been working on for the past two years is out and available to order! We’ve got a giveaway and a new social media contest in conjunction with the book, so check out the details below. Why Should You Buy? This book is about getting better. Not just about running, but…
Read MorePeak Performance Book! Giveaways Galore!
After a two-plus year journey, is almost here! I’m so excited to finally put in your hands. In anticipation of the launch in a few day, I’m giving away a lot of awesome items if you pre-order it now! More on that below, but first, a bit about the book. It’s the result of over…
Read MoreThe 2-Hour Marathon- What did we learn from a Scientific standpoint?
What did we learn from a Scientific standpoint? Kipchoge’s performance in the sub 2 hour marathon was amazing, far exceeding mine and many others expectations. While a lot has been said about the performance and how it translates to a legitimate marathon, what I want to explore is my initial reactions to what we learned…
Read MoreBrand vs. Barrier: Is the Quest for a Sub 2 Hour Marathon Good?
Before Roger Bannister broke the 4-minute mile barrier over 60 years ago, he had an earlier, somewhat bizarre, attempt. When the gun went off, Bannister rocketed off the line with Don MacMillan acting as a rabbit. While Bannister and MacMillan sped off towards a 1:59.7 first half-mile, the other man in the race, Chris Brasher,…
Read MoreIntroducing the New Book: Peak Performance- Elevate Your Game, Avoid Burnout, and Thrive with the New Science of Success
“I’m going to be one of the first in line for this book.” Dave Epstein, Author of The Sports Gene, talking about Peak Performance. I’m thrilled to officially announce my next big book project with my phenomenal co-author Brad Stulberg: Peak Performance: Elevate Your Game, Avoid Burnout, and Thrive with the New Science of Success Its…
Read MoreThe Fundamentals of Training Video Series
Since the vast majority of you all never get to hear me speak, I recorded one of my recent presentations so that we can spread the knowledge to more than the few hundred coaches who were there. I’m excited to share the lecture: The Fundamentals of Training. It’s an hour long lecture on the details…
Read MoreIs it time to ditch the clock and the chase for records in athletics?
Who has the record for the fastest time at the Kentucky Derby? How about the record at the Daytona 500? What’s the average speed record for the Tour de France? If you know these facts, you’re a more avid fan of sports than I. Records are important in track and field. They allow us to…
Read MoreSelection Nightmare- Countries Denying Athletes their Olympic Dream
Consider this a plea. A plea for countries that do not send full Olympic teams, when they are perfectly capable of it, to reconsider their policy. I realize that this will mostly fall on deaf ears, but for athletes in countries that don’t select teams, perhaps it will offer some solace. I have no dog…
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