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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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Boulder Running Camps: Fundamentals of Running, Part III

Posted on August 15, 2011 by CoachJay

Here is the third 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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Mailbag – 008

Posted on August 12, 2011 by CoachJay

Matt Norton is a very good high school in Colorado who coaches at Thompson Valley and I’m lucky to have him as part of the readership of this blog. He emailed me the following question. Not sure how to/if I … Continue reading →

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Boulder Running Camps: Fundamentals of Running, Part II

Posted on August 9, 2011 by CoachJay

Here is the second video from the presentations I did at 2011 Boulder Running Camps. I look forward to your questions and comments.

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Boulder Running Camps: Fundamentals of Running, part 1

Posted on July 29, 2011 by CoachJay

One the important aspects of the Boulder Running Camps are the presentations on training methodology. I really enjoy interacting with the campers in this setting; they have great questions and I’m always impressed with their desire learn. Patrick Wales-Dinan, who … Continue reading →

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The Jump

Posted on June 9, 2011 by CoachJay

I feel blessed to have the editors at Running Times ask me to write for their magazine on occasion. The following article specifically targets high school athletes, yet like all training, there are general concepts that apply to runners of … Continue reading →

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Pasta and Fernando

Posted on May 24, 2011 by CoachJay

Have you ever made pasta? It’s pretty simple, or at least it’s simple in our house. Flour and eggs. Specifically, lots of egg yolks. I’ll take ten yolks and two whole eggs, and add the whole mess to a bowl … Continue reading →

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Time off after outdoor track

Posted on May 23, 2011 by CoachJay

Earlier this week I received the following question: I am a high school coach for the girls’ cross country team in Vermont. I have a handful of girls who run XC, indoor, and now outdoor. I do not coach indoor … Continue reading →

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