For my entire (serious) running career I have kept my running log online…sometimes in blog form, sometimes via any number of running-log/journaling websites. But, I’ve always logged my running…even in periods of rest or cross-training I still kept up with what I was doing. This is something that I highly encourage to all runners. There … More Training journal, log, diary, website?

As I carry on with the introduction of members for the 2020 US Olympic Trials Marathon Project I have been really encouraged with this community of runners that are part of the project. These runners are working hard towards qualifying for the 2020 US Olympic Trials Marathon and are doing so while balancing full-time jobs … More 2020 US Olympic Trials Marathon Project — Chad Malloy

Yesterday I decided to try for a sub 5-min mile. Fortunately I was able to run 4:55.85, which makes for 19 consecutive years of running a sub 5-min mile. This is coming after a miserable 5000 meter race this weekend in which I was unable to finish…due to lack of fitness and my continual problem … More 19 years — sub 5-min mile

  Ryan McSpadden, Eddy Rodriguez — 2 x 2 miles, 1 x 1 mile Kelsey Bruce — 4 miles + 2 miles + 2 x 1 mile Recovery: 4 min rest after 4 miles, 2 min rest after everything else.  Splits: 11:07, 10:47, 5:07 (Men) // 23:17, 11:31, 5:38, 5:24 (Women) GTTC Elite, July, 2018 This … More Workout of the Day — GTTC Elite

There is no finish line. — Bill Bowerman When I was in high school there was a Nike running shirt with this quote on it. I loved that shirt; it was by far my go-to athletic tee in those days. And at the time, I probably had no idea what it meant, it was just … More Learning From the Greats — Bill Bowerman

If you are a running enthusiast like me, then you probably have your own library of running books. Here are a few I believe that every running fan should read. Running with the Buffaloes — This is my ALL-TIME favorite running book…never before have we gotten such an in-depth look at a TOP program and what … More (Late) Summer Reading List

As we move towards the US Olympic Marathon Trials in 2020 I am going to be introducing members of our project. The goal for each of these runners chasing this big dream is to create a community through our project that they can cling to when the training gets hard and the miles get lonely. … More 2020 US Olympic Marathon Trials Project — Carlos Arias

5 x 1 mile cut downs Recovery: 400 meter jog rest Splits: 5:16, 5:08, 5:00, 4:52, 4:45 Trent Phelps, February 2017 The collegiate track season is tough…I don’t care what anyone says, having to manage training, travel, and racing for college-aged students from January through June (for some) is tough. In our program we believe … More Workout of the Day — Trent Phelps

Jerry Schumacher is the best coach in America and maybe the best coach in the world, outside of Patrick Sang. Just in the past week he had American Record performances from Courtney Frerichs in the Women’s 3000 meter steeplechase and Shelby Houlihan in the Women’s 5000 meters. When you look at those performances, mixed in … More Learning From the Greats — Jerry Schumacher

I hope you’ve enjoyed the Summer 101 series as much as I have. There was nothing in here that was mind-blowing or earth-shattering, but everything posted previously was something that YOU could do in the summer to prepare for a great Cross Country season. And that’s the purpose of the summer…which I think a lot … More Summer 101 — A Final Word