Compression gear, especially compression calf sleeves, are all the rage. As I write this, I’m wearing compression shorts, and I’ve got to say, I’m becoming quite fond of them, but I’ll save that for another article. I’ll need to test them out in more situations before I’ll be ready to offer an opinion. No, this […]

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Most people realize they ‘should’ warmup before a race, but I notice that many people don’t. Hopefully, by the time you finish listening to this episode of the Mojo for Running Podcast, you’ll be convinced of the incredible value of a good warmup. Too, I hope you’ll realize that warming up is essential, if for […]

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There is nothing like a great running movie to get you charged up for your next run, and I deliver the perfect choice in this episode of the Mojo for Running Podcast. A few months back, when I was out West, visiting Kiddo, we joined the Tacoma Runners for a one night special showing of […]

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When you have to take time off from running, you probably freak out; most runners do. Once we’re in the habit, we can’t even imagine not running. After all, it’s part of our identity, a big part. Time off from running leaves a gaping hole in our day, and if it occurs several days in […]

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You probably don’t give too much thought to your race bib, except to make sure you have one, right? If you’re like most people, your biggest problem as regards race bibs, is when the occasion arises that you have one and can’t use it. This is not just a problem for you, the runner, but […]

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I’m a huge believer in taking into account all elements that might affect your running performance, evaluating it from every angle, not all at once, of course, but I think it’s important to realize that adequate sleep is just as important as the right shoe, and speed work is just as important as the appropriate […]

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While cheetahs are known for their speed, they are sprinters. They can’t hold that speed for long. Humans, on the other hand, can run much farther but not as fast. We can, however, improve our ability to run faster by modifying our speed training to add high intensity interval workouts. In recent years, high intensity […]

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When runners discuss speed work, four words you likely hear thrown around are fartleks, repeats, intervals, and tempo runs. If you ask ten people what each means, you’ll get several people agreeing on their meanings, but you’ll also get several people who know ‘more or less’ what they mean, and you’ll get some who’ll tell […]

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January is the month of reflection and projection. I’ve got some thoughts that I hope will help with your running goals for this next year, and I present the Mojo for Running 2016 Challenge. I hope your running resolutions for next year are not just about how many miles you run. While it’s good to […]

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Last time we discussed the importance of balance for runners of all levels and at all speeds. It’s critical to virtually every element of running, and perhaps most important of all, because it is at the root of good running form. That’s because if you have a poor sense of balance, it will be that […]

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