Staying positive while pandemic rages on
I had planned to be heading to the Zion 100K as I write this. But the coronavirus had other plans for me and everyone else across the...
How runners can stay motivated while social distancing
(Photo provided by Pexels) The coronavirus pandemic has created a really strange and challenging situation for everyone, including...
How a running coach has helped me
Most people think running is pretty easy. You just put on some shoes and go. Yeah, it may start that way, but you’ll quickly learn...
Tips for running in winter weather
As the coldness and darkness of December settles in for much of the United States, runners face challenges. Sometimes icy and snowy...
For Jacob Puzey, daily life is an ultra
It’s hard to imagine now but there was a time when Jacob Puzey struggled to finish a 3K cross-country race without stopping. Puzey set a...
The ups and downs of an elite ultra runner
Michele Yates has the hips, pelvis and pubic bone area of a 100-year-old, doctors told her five years ago. “My bones had grown the wrong...
What makes a running journey successful
As a running coach, my athletes have achieved quests to qualify for the Boston Marathon, run their first full marathon and various other...
The importance of yoga for runners
When I was self-coached, I focused on running. After all to get better as a runner, one has to, well, run. Right? I didn’t fully...
DNS — Do Nothing Stupid
Right now I should be running my first timed race, the 8-Hour Dream Endurance Race and Relay in Indianapolis. But after going back and...
Ultra training from the mind of Coach Koop
Jason Koop has coached ultra runners long before the niche sport grabbed the foothold it currently has. In those days, gear options were...
