Tag Archives: Building a Better Runner

Feeling good, being uncomfortable and suffering

Posted on April 25, 2013 by CoachJay

To me, the three choices a runner has when running a race or a hard workout is to feel good, be uncomfortable or suffer. You can’t suffer in every workout or you’ll either get hurt or start the process of … Continue reading →

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Podcast 013 – Mike Smith Interview

Posted on January 10, 2013 by CoachJay

Mike Smith is a good friend and one of the biggest influences on my coaching.  Obviously you can go straight to the podcast and learn from him, but you might want to read this article he wrote for USATF on … Continue reading →

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Work on your Butt then get off your Butt

Posted on February 21, 2010 by CoachJay

Quick story. I read a post on Vern Gambetta’s blog sometime in the last year where her criticized football players for doing core work on the ground, the thought being doing a plank or even a crunch isn’t useful when … Continue reading →

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