Author Archives: CoachJay

Should Masters Runners Lift Weights?

Posted on May 22, 2013 by CoachJay

I had a great discussion with Dr. Richard Hansen the other night (over a fantastic meal by the way) and we were talking about the differences between high school athletes getting injured and masters runners getting injured.  Richey coaches high school … Continue reading →

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I’m impatient but I encourage patience

Posted on May 20, 2013 by CoachJay

I work with online clients, runners in Athletics Boulder and post-collegiate runners.  Daily I’m asking athletes to be patient.  Every day. I couldn’t help but smile today when I remembered that one of my mentors often told me that my … Continue reading →

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Sunday Morning Reads – 05.19.13

Posted on May 19, 2013 by CoachJay

Hope you’re having a nice Sunday. Who is the best miler ever?  This short article debates the point. Another short article is one that I wrote on which distance should beginners run – 5k or 10K? Two discussions regarding the … Continue reading →

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The two hour practice that gets you less than three miles

Posted on May 16, 2013 by CoachJay

Two days ago @macklinChaffee tweeted that the session was more than two hours, but less than two miles. I disagree a bit as I think that if you added up all of the meters covered in the workout it would … Continue reading →

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Should Runners go to the Weight Room? Part 1

Posted on May 14, 2013 by CoachJay

The first thing we need to acknowledge is that in training athletes to become the best runners they can be there are “Many Roads to Rome.” That said, I’m a firm believer that runners should do non-running exercises if they … Continue reading →

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Three quick items

Posted on May 13, 2013 by CoachJay

I’m in the middle of responding to emails. Here are three things that keep coming up.

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Sunday Morning Reads – 05.12.13

Posted on May 12, 2013 by CoachJay

First, Happy Mother’s Day to all of the mothers reading this. The high school and college track seasons are winding down. Here is a quick article about how long it takes to watch (and compete in) a track meet. Hopefully … Continue reading →

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How Should I Run Strides – High School Athletes, Summer Training and Cross Country

Posted on May 10, 2013 by CoachJay

Please read the overview on strides before you read this article. Thank you. Strides should be an elemental part of all high school training programs. Why? First, you don’t know how fast a high school athlete is until you’ve asked … Continue reading →

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