Multiple Marathons: My thoughts on trying to give yourself a “redo” after your goal race.
It happens all the time, a runner has a disappointing race and is not willing to accept the results. So, they look at the calendar,…
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2021 Boston Recap
Like many of you, I have been waiting a long time to get back to a race that looked even remotely close to normal. In…
How am I going to make it 26.2 miles at this pace!?
The last tempo run or the last long run before a goal marathon can bring on these types of outbursts from even the calmest of…
5 Keys to a quality taper
https://media.blubrry.com/hansonscoaching/p/s3.wasabisys.com/lukehumphreyrunning/media/5taperguidelines.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | Email | RSS | MoreOne of the biggest complaints I…
Vitamin D and recovery.
We know that vitamin D is critical for bone development. It is well documented that suboptimal levels are linked to an increased risk of a…
What my Inside Tracker data told me.
Recently, we announced that we are now part of the Inside Tracker Pro program. I am really excited about this for myself, as well as…
Cramps: Are you spicy enough?
Muscle cramps have been a stitch in the side of many since ole Achilles himself ran a marathon. When I began running, cramps were not…
Strides and the distance runner
Strides and thedistance runner Is that your face when trying to do a stride! Whoah mama! Strides are important for marathon runners, even if we…
10k Training Philosophy
When I look at that the 10k and what you need to be successful, I think of being a Jack of all trades. The event…
Breaking Points
I have run with an orthotic for most of my running life. There was definitely some trial and error in the beginning, but the end…
5k Training Philosophy
A lot of people ask about 5k training in relation to the marathon philosophy of HMM and the idea of cumulative fatigue. The truth is,…
Winter Speed Workouts: Effort vs Pace
Ok, so I do discuss the idea of getting away from just relying on pace during the winter months, but I do hook you with…