Today on the podcast, I’m talking with running coach, Greg Mitchell.

Greg has been a runner since 1995, and a coach almost as long. Currently, he is the head cross country coach at Mountainside High School in Beaverton, and also the coach of the Rose City Track Club. The bulk of the conversation in this episode between Greg and I is an excerpt from a longer talk I heard him give a while back at Portland Running Company. The idea is that by following these five simple principles, anybody can become faster than they think they can. There are no shortcuts here, and it involves some hard work, but if you’re serious about accomplishing your running-related goals, this is how to do it. The content is timeless, and relevant for new runners and seasoned vets alike, so pay close attention.