Training, injuries, coaching, and more
John Davis One of the first things we blame whenever we get injured is our shoes. Most runners are keenly aware of all the minute details of their footwear, and they are easy to pin the blame on. Whether it’s the shoddy upper of the updated model, a too-stiff midsole, shoes that are too run-down, or an … Read more
The New York Times has a nasty habit of writing poorly-researched exercise science articles. They go something like this: A new study by professor so-and-so at such-and-such university upends some widely-accepted fact about exercise, and we’re darn luck to have these scientists (and the clever journalist) telling us that common sense is wrong. You have … Read more
This is a piece I finished a few months ago after spending considerable time going over Renato Canova’s training methods. Renato Canova is a world-famous coach who instructs many of the best athletes in the world. He has worked with the Italian national team in the past, but today, he works mainly with athletes in … Read more
Glad you’re reading my blog. I’m a recent Carleton College graduate with a penchant for running and an inclination towards writing. My high school coach encouraged his athletes to become “students of the sport,” and I quickly took to it. I’ve spent a lot of time reading and studying running-related topics in the past six … Read more