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When I see a runner getting fatigued early on in workouts or struggling mightily in races for no good reason, there's one potential cause I always consider first: low iron. Iron deficiency is a significantly underdiagnosed problem in distance runners. Low levels of hemoglobin in the blood, or low levels of the iron storage protein ... Read more
If you are interested in altitude training, Randall Wilber’s book “Altitude Training and Athletic Performance” is a fantastic read. I apologize for the lack of posts recently, but I’m recovering from arthroscopic hip surgery last week and am not up for doing a whole lot of sitting (in fact, I’m typing this out standing at ... Read more
Attention readers! This article is officially outdated! I've released a new and updated article on iron deficiency in runners that is much more complete. >>Click here to check out the updated article!<< When a distance runner begins to struggle early on in workouts and races, suffers from excessive fatigue, and often feels there's no "gas ... Read more