From fast to fat to fast – Chris Namoli
We all encounter setbacks – but it’s how we handle them is makes the difference in our results Chris Namoli was a fast runner in his younger years. But like all of us, he experienced a setback. Chris completely lost contact with running and a healthy lifestyle. Then he gained weight – like a lot…
What you need to know about running shoes – Jamison Michael
The problem with shopping online is that there is too much information. It makes it hard to know which shoe will work for you – but for most people, the convenience of shopping online beats the in-store experience Jamison Michael identified this problem – so he picked up a camera and started doing shoe reviews.…
What your blood can tell you about your performance – John Howell
Endurance athletes train in hopes to make changes. Sometimes you can see them in a physical change – but most of the time the gains happen internally. Specifically, in our blood. John Howell of Oregon Integrated Health is a chiropractic physician who specialized in helping athletes learn more about their blood work and how it…
The real reason runners stay injured – John Goldthorp
Did you know a sprained ankle as a teenager can lead to running injuries as an adult? I figured once the pain was gone, then everything was back to normal. But it turns it’s not always that simple. In fact, this week John Goldthorp from Fix Your Run joined us to explain why every injury…
How to be awesome for forever – Ryan Woods
Very few athletes can train and succeed at a high level of endurance. Even fewer athletes sustain their success for decades. But Ryan Woods is doing it. At 40 years old Ryan aka Woodsy aka RJwoodsy has been crowned the Spartan Race North American champion. Fresh off of one of the biggest win of his…
Strength Training for Runners
The best way to get faster is by running — no doubt about that. But strength training will make your running better. So really the best way to get faster is by running better. Most runners and running coaches don’t have a background in strength training – so they avoid it or give generic direction…
Why you should train like an elite – Jesse Williams
Jesse Williams knows running. He has an extensive background in sports marketing and is the founder of Sound Running. During Jesse’s long career in running, he has rubbed elbows with the top coaches and athletes in the world and notices there is a disconnect from the everyday runner and the elites. So Jesse set out…
Cross-train through injury and get more fit – Luke Bosek
If you’re a runner; you’ve probably been injured. An injury can be a setback, but it can also be an opportunity. Getting hurt does not have to be a deterrent for hitting your goals. Luke Bosek is a prime example. Luke is an Ultra Endurance and OCR athletes who found running later in life. What…
Train for mountains without mountains – Kirk DeWindt
Obstacle course racing (OCR) has a lot of challenges. Running is hard, the obstacles are hard, and the terrain is crazy hard. Preparing for an OCR should not have to be a challenge – but many of us do not have easy access to a mountain or steep trails. Spartan Pro Team member Kirk DeWindt…
Take risks as a runner and succeed – Dave Welsh
Most people have limited bandwidth. They have one or two jobs/hobbies that take up all of their time. But not Dave Welsh. Dave is a serial entrepreneur who LOVES running. Dave’s love of running has created a successful family of running specialty stores, a massive community of runners, and even a running themes restaurant. …
