"For still there are so many things that I have never seen, in every wood, in every spring there is a different green."
-- JR Tolkien

What’s the best way to tape toes and feet to prevent blisters?

Posted in First Aid Basics, Fitness / Training, Injury Care & Prevention, Running Training | 0 comments

Dear Coach What is the correct way to tape toes and feet to prevent blisters on hikes or runs? What is the best tape to use on feet?  Is...

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Is there a different max heart rate for runners and cyclists?

Posted in Fitness / Training, Heart Rate, Heart Rate & Intensity Training, How Much Do I Do?, Running Training | 0 comments

Dear Coach, I use a heart rate monitor and have noticed my average heart rate is higher while running than cycling at a similar effort,...

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Is it possible to train for a 10k without spending a lot of time outside?

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Dear Coach, I really don’t like running in the cold, but I’d love to train for a spring 10K event. Is it possible to do while...

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Barefoot running: Is it good, bad … or who knows?

Posted in Injury Care & Prevention, Running Training, Shoes & Feet | 0 comments

Ever since the mainstream running world went bonkers over barefoot running about three years ago, it’s become de rigueur to slim down...

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Ask The Coach TV: Treadmill tip to help you run the pace you want outdoors

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In this new Ask The Coach TV episode, Michael learns what he needs to do in order to be able to run the 6 minute miles he can manage on a...

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We resolve to help you train for your first successful 5k

Posted in Fuel, Diet, & Weight Loss, Running Training | 1 comment

It’s that time of year, the one where you realize you made a number of New Year’s Resolutions and a few weeks later you’re still...

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