Unless you’re vacationing on a tropical beach, the chill of winter can sometimes present a challenge to training as usual. But as long as you are prepared—and dress the part—winter can be an incredibly rewarding time of the year to train outside. Here are a few tips on how to dress appropriately for winter training. Despite cooler temperatures, the body still sweats when … [Read more...] about How to Dress for Cold Weather Training
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6 Essential Post-Run Stretches
To stretch or not to stretch? That has been the age-old question for runners. The debate has gone back and forth, but the general consensus is to perform a dynamic warmup before your run and traditional static stretches after the workout. With that strategy in mind, I recommend stretching these six body parts during your post-run warmdown. I usually do these in the … [Read more...] about 6 Essential Post-Run Stretches
5 Insights on Running and Brain Health
Let’s face it, you would run regardless of the scientific evidence about its health benefits. You thrive off the endorphins and sweat that a good run produces. Plus, you run to explore the world and your personal limits. The thrill of competition. The camaraderie of a group workout. The solitude of a long trail run. Regardless of your motivation, running has become an integral … [Read more...] about 5 Insights on Running and Brain Health
Why Train with Data?
In a previous article, I discussed my list of the eight most valuable metrics for triathletes. In this article, I want to address a more fundamental question. What is the point of training with data? This question may not even seem worthy of discussion given the fact that training with data is something we simply do in the modern world. Of course we train with data. Why … [Read more...] about Why Train with Data?
The 8 Most Valuable Metrics for Triathletes
In today’s world where big data reigns supreme and the Quantified Self movement promises self-knowledge through numbers, anything that can be measured often is. And if it can’t be measured today, the right technology is sure to be just around the corner. In many ways, athletes have been at the forefront of this drive to measure and collect data about the self—at least when … [Read more...] about The 8 Most Valuable Metrics for Triathletes