Traveling the World Without Feeling Guilty About It
Traveling around the world to race I’ve had time to contemplate a few things about travel, but I’m by no means an expert. First, I’ve learned that I’m extremely lucky…
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Max King
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Pick Your Perfect Running Mate
If you’ve ever done a stage race with a partner, adventure race or relay, you’ve undoubtedly seen a couple screaming at each other over something gone wrong. So, this begs…
Prepare for a Successful Year Through Winter Cross Training
You’re most likely coming off a big summer season of running, riding and generally being outside. You’ve probably got a final race or two planned in the fall, and then…
Strength Training for Endurance
One thing I often hear myself repeating to beginning runners is “running alone does not give you the strength to run well.” This is something I’ve come to firmly believe…
The Rise and Fall… and Rise of Obstacle
Over the past five years the sport of obstacle racing has gone from birth, to unrivaled growth, to a steady decline in participation. That is to say, obstacle racing has…
Every Race is a Puzzle
Every race is a puzzle. You throw all the pieces out on the table and see if you can put them together in the correct spots to make something…
Post Race Blues
I’ve talked to a number of runners that have found running to be a good substitute for a previous drug addiction. Maybe this is just a coincidence but I have…
Youth Running: Is It Really Bad for Your Kids to Run?
I’ve been involved with coaching youth runners now for the better part of a decade. As a kid I participated in several youth running programs, from USATF Junior Olympics to…
Getting the Most Out of Your Training: Creativity and Flexibility
We all have our excuses as to why we can’t get out the door — especially this time of year. It’s dark and cold. I’ve got to get the kids…