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Vo2, vVo2, Daniels Tables and Lydiard: Part 2

Posted on September 2, 2011 by CoachJay

If you have a moment, check out slide 61 from the presentation below. Threshold Running The point of this post is simple. Arthur Lydiard didn’t have a PhD, but his athletes ran fast. If you go to slide 66 you’ll … Continue reading →

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Vo2, vVo2, Daniels Tables and Lydiard: Part 1

Posted on September 1, 2011 by CoachJay

I received an intriguing email from a high school coach this week who is trying to figure out the correct pace to assign an athlete on their threshold run. The coach had his team run a time trial over 3,200m … Continue reading →

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Boulder Running Camps: Fundamentals of Running, Part IV

Posted on August 31, 2011 by CoachJay

Here is the forth video from the training presentations I did at the 2011 Boulder Running Camps. I look forward to your questions and comments. If you like the video you can click “Like” on the YouTube page.

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Nike Los Angeles High School Clinic

Posted on August 25, 2011 by CoachJay

I’m honored that Nike has asked me to speak at Los Angeles High School clinic later this evening. The reason I started this site when I was coaching at the University of Colorado was that I wanted to give clinic … Continue reading →

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Backward Lunges

Posted on August 24, 2011 by CoachJay

Quick question. Should a runner be able to perform a forward lunge? If the answer is yes, then what about a backward lunge, which is more challenging? If you don’t have a strong opinion either way, just try it. Either … Continue reading →

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Nike 5k Videos: Swissball Exercises

Posted on August 23, 2011 by CoachJay

Here is the fourth video in the 5k training series at NikeRunning.com. Swissballs are available at most fitness centers and there are some great General Strength exercises that can be with the right size of swissball.

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Nike 5k Videos: Race Pace Work

Posted on August 19, 2011 by CoachJay

Here is the fourth video in the 5k training series at NikeRunning.com. Race pace work is essential for any training program and this video explains. Enjoy.

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Mailbag 009

Posted on August 18, 2011 by CoachJay

I received this email from a runner trying to figure what the next step in his training is and if he should find a coach. I’m wondering if you could advise me on when you think a good time to … Continue reading →

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