180 Steps Per Minute: Does Running Science Agree?
Is 180 steps per minute really the ideal running cadence? I looked at the science and what I found frustrated me.
Running my mouth off
/ ruh-ning mahy mouth awf / · v. phrase
1. To speak at length on matters that warrant deeper questioning.
2. Characterized by early-onset verbal output preceding full cognitive filteration.
The above is my definition at least, and consider this site a live demonstration. No coaching, no courses, no agenda — just someone who asks a lot of questions, reflects a bit, and figured he'd write some things down.
Rule #20: Do the Thing Now
I desperately needed to send an email this morning, but everything in me wanted to avoid it. Enter Rule #20.
VO2 Max Matters More Than I Thought
Think VO2 Max is just about chasing PR’s? Turns out, it may tell us far more about long-term health and how well we age.
Rule #17: Getting Comfortable Can Kill Your Business
Many of us had blankets and teddy bears when we were children to keep us feeling safe and secure. Mine followed me all the way to a factory search in Indonesia.
When Does Running Get Easier?
Starting or restarting running can be rough. Here’s why those early runs feel tough, and when things usually begin to become easier.
Gasping for Air? Why Your First Mile Is So Hard
Out of breath in those first few minutes of your run? It’s not your body wanting more oxygen, it’s clearling the exhaust.
Blood Cell “Rust”: What Happens During an Ultramarathon
Why does recovery from an ultra take so long? A recent study suggest that part of the reason is that your blood has become “rusty”.