Why Busy Runners Should Embrace the Burpee

Feeling overwrought with the bare minimum amount of time to train. As a working father of two, I’ve been there.  The alarm goes off and you can feel the ticking of the clock. You’ve got so many minutes before the day swings into action with some relentless mix of responsibilities, including kids, work, the household, […]

Build Your Chassis, Build Your Engine

Most runners hit January fired up to log heavy miles but forget one thing: Your engine needs a stronger chassis. If you want to run stronger, lay the foundation for improved performance, and bulletproof your body against injuries this year, running alone may not be enough. Introducing: The 6-Week New Year Burpee Challenge. Why Burpees? […]

Are You Building Your Running on Thin Ice?

Most modern endurance programs focus on base miles, hill phases, and speed work. But according to the coaching legend and visionary Arthur Lydiard, there is a level even deeper than the aerobic base: Health. Without metabolic, mental, and musculoskeletal health, your training pyramid is destined to sink. In this article, I dive into why chasing […]

The Risks of Not Exercising

We are all wired differently when it comes to motivation. It may be the rewards that pull you into action. Or maybe not. Maybe it’s a good scare that propels you into motion. Positive rewards can definitely compel me to get to work, if I’m convinced the action will produce the results I’m craving. But […]

The Simple Power of Exercise

Exercise delivers more than just fat loss and biceps. Here are five big-ticket health benefits that an exercise habit earns you—all without a visit to the pharmacy. Mental Health and Well-Being. Exercise triggers the so-called “runner’s high” release of endorphins. Watch a bunch of runners gather after a race or a group run. They joyfully […]