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This site is my collected tips and advice around running. Before reading anything else, check out the most important tip - [[Trust No One]]. You can follow me via [[blogs]] or just [[contact me]]. This site is based on the philosophy that [[Documentation Is Evil]]
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This site is dedicated to making you a better runner, whether you're a beginner or a competitive athlete. Many of the articles are general in nature, but specific attention is given to the marathon and ultramarathon distances. I don't claim to have any specific training beyond my own experience as a competitive ultrarunner and I advise you to [[Trust No One]]. I'm a believer in the scientific method, and so this site is a mixture of my personal perspective and my analysis of the [[Science of Running]]. I also believe that [[Documentation Is Evil]] and therefore try to keep things short and to the point. You can [[Contact Me]] to ask questions, suggest articles, or to disagree with what I've written. __NOTOC__
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=Running for Beginners =
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''Main article: [[Running for Beginners]]''
  
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Want to follow my training? I post all my runs, at [[Dailymile]] so check out http://www.dailymile.com/people/JonathanS
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I started running in my 30's, overweight, unfit, and without the benefit of the Internet to provide me with even the most basic of advice. I've listed the core advice and answers to common questions in [[Running for Beginners]], which includes a plan for [[Starting to run]], advice on [[Motivation]], critical tips such as [[Cadence]], and more.
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=Advanced Running=
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''Main article: [[Advanced Running]]''
  
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== Critical Tips ==
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If you've been training for a few years and you've mastered all the [[Running for Beginners| foundations of running]] (especially things like [[Cadence]]), then you're ready for some of the more [[Advanced Running]] topics. This covers things from the Zen like concept of [[Stillness in Motion]], to [[Running Form]], [[Altitude Training]] and more.  
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* [[Running Breakthroughs]] The things that have radically improved my running.
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=Training=
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* [[Cadence]], [[Arm Position]] and [[Cadence Q and A|Cadence Q&A]] The most important tip I give most runners is to improve their cadence.
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''Main article: [[Training]]''
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* [[How Often To Run]] Less can be more
 
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* [[Modified Nike Free]] The ultimate running shoe?
 
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* [[Practical Hydration]] and [[Hydration 101]] Dehydration is dangerous, but hyponatremia (low blood sodium) is more likely to kill a runner. Understanding the simple rules can keep you safer and perform better.  
 
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* [[Nutrient Timing]] When you eat is more important than what you eat! Covers optimum sports drink, as well as recovery. More at [[#Nutrition Tips]]
 
  
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== General Running Tips ==
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The pages on [[Training| training for general fitness and racing]] include the basics of how [[Supercompensation| recovery, not exercise, makes you fitter]] and [[Endurance Adaptations| what happens when you do endurance training]] through to the various types of workout from the [[Long Run]] to [[High Intensity Interval Training]]. I've created a [[Running Calculator]] to generate training paces, including [[Running Power]] for use with [[Stryd]].
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=Running Marathons=
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''Main article: [[Running Marathons]]''
  
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* [[Motivation]] How to find motivation
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If you're racing a marathon, be it your first or your fiftieth, the advice in [[Running Marathons]] will help, covering core topics like the [[Top 10 Marathon Training Mistakes]] and [[Top 10 Marathon Racing Mistakes]], through to the much debated question of [[Negative Splits]] and the greatly overlooked [[Impact of Heat on Marathon Performance]], plus [[A Comparison of Marathon Training Plans]].
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* [[Starting to run]] Start with a simple walk/run pattern and build on it. It's the easiest way.
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=Ultrarunning=
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* [[Why compression clothes]]?
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''Main article: [[Ultrarunning]]''
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* [[Running and long term health]] Is running bad for you? Does it wear out the joints? See what the science says!
 
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* [[Running in the Rain]]
 
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* [[Running in the Cold]] (See [[Traction Aids]])
 
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* [[Running in the Heat]]
 
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* [[Running in the Dark]]
 
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* [[Running Trails]]
 
  
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== Training Tips ==
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For those running the longest distances, [[Ultrarunning| the advice on ultrarunning]] includes the [[Essential Ultrarunning Tips]], [[Fixing problems in Ultramarathons]], a list of [[Ultramarathon Training Plans]], plus specifics for the 100 mile and 24 hour races.
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=Nutrition and Weight Loss=
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''Main article: [[Nutrition]]''
  
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* [[Golden Rule of Training]]
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Like any sport, [[Nutrition]] is [[Nutrition is Important| important]] to achieve optimum performance and health. A core part of effective sports nutrition is to understand [[Nutrient Timing| when to eat specific foods]] to achieve optimum recovery and weight management. There is some general advice for the [[The Runners Diet]], along with many specifics for things like [[Fiber]] and [[Potassium]]. 
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* [[Supercompensation and Why exercise does not make you fit]]
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=Ketogenic Diet=
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* [[How Often To Run]] Less can be more
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''Main article: [[Ketogenic Diet]]''
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* [[Individuality and the Experiment of One]] Everyone is different
 
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* [[Downhill Running]] Why uphills are easy and downhills are important
 
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* [[Introduction to Workout Types]]
 
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** [[Introduction to Interval Training]]
 
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*** [[Practical Interval Training]]
 
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*** [[Practical Aerobic Intervals]] and [[Aerobic Interval Training 101]]  
 
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*** [[Tabata High Intensity Interval Training]]
 
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*** [[Medium Intensity High Volume Intervals]]
 
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*** [[Downhill Intervals]] and [[Downhill Running]] Speedwork that builds endurance
 
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*** [[Broken 5K]] My favorite speedwork
 
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*** [[Yasso 800s]]
 
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** [[Recovery Runs]] and [[Toxic Miles]]
 
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** [[Fartlek]]
 
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* Training Plans
 
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** [[Jack Daniels Running Formula]] and [[Limitations of Jack Daniel's Running Formula]]
 
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*** [[VDOT]]
 
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*** [[VDOT Calculator]] and [[VDOT Based Intensities]]
 
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** [[FIRST]] (Furman Institute of Running and Scientific Training) "3plus2" - running three days a week
 
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* [[Do not pause your watch|Don’t pause your watch]]
 
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* [[The importance of a training log]] With reviews of a number of training logs
 
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* [[Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness]]
 
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* [[Walking Breaks]]
 
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* [[Heat Acclimation Training]] - especially important for spring races
 
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* [[Training for your first 100 mile race]]
 
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* [[Altitude Training]]
 
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** [[Altitude Training Approaches]]
 
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** [[Hypoxia Systems]]
 
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** [[Intermittent Hypoxic Training]] and [[Intermittent Hypoxic Training 101]]
 
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** [[AltoLab]] (The altitude training system I use)
 
  
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== Racing Tips ==
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The ketogenic diet restricts carbohydrate intake, and to a lesser extent protein intake, to the point where the body converts fat into ketones. These ketones are an alternative fuel source for most cells in the body, supplementing or replacing glucose as a critical fuel source. The [[Ketogenic Diet as a Treatment| ketogenic diet has the potential to help with a number of health conditions]], but also has [[Health Risks of the Ketogenic Diet| some significant potential health risks]].
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=Injury Prevention and Recovery=
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''Main article: [[Injury Prevention and Recovery]]''
  
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* [[The Golden Rule of Racing]]
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My success as a runner has had a lot to do with being able to fix minor problems before they become injuries. My main tools for staying healthy have [[Massage]] and [[Cryotherapy]] (icing), combined with an acute awareness of the [[Supercompensation| importance of rest and recovery]]. The page on [[Injury Prevention and Recovery]] gives both general and injury specific advice.
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* Tapering
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=Product Reviews=
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** [[Golden Rule of Tapering]]
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''Main article: [[Product Reviews]]''
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** [[Practical Tapering]]
 
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** [[Tapering 101]]
 
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** [[Tapering Tips]]
 
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* [[How to eat a Gel]] and [[When to eat Energy Gels in the Marathon]]
 
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* [[Pre-Race Meals]]
 
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* [[In a race, walk before you have to]]
 
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* [[Impact of Heat on Marathon Performance]] It's surprising just how much difference a small temperature increase makes
 
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* [[Your First 100 Mile Race]]
 
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* [[Racing 2 Marathons]] Thoughts on racing two marathons in short succession
 
  
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== Barefoot & Primal Running ==
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My [[Product Reviews]] include comparisons of [[Shoes| Running Shoes]], [[Best Running Watch| GPS Watches]], [[Best Running MP3 Player| MP3 Players]], [[Best Running Lights| Running Lights]], [[Comparison of Energy Gels| Energy Gels]] and many more.
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=Software=
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''Main article: [[Software]]''
  
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* [[Are your running shoes injuring you]]?
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My utilities include the [[VDOT Calculator]], [[Marathon Pace Band]] , [[SportTracks Dailymile Plugin]], and more specialist software such as the [[Hypoxic Timer]] for [[Intermittent Hypoxic Exposure]]. In addition, I've documented the use of software for [[High Speed Video Analysis]].
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* [[Primal Running Footwear]] and [[Modified Nike Free]]
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=Controversial Topics =
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* [[The Journey to Primal Running]]
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There are a number of topics where the science my personal experience has led me to a radically different and controversial opinion.
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* [[Toughening Feet]]
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* [[Tempo Runs]]. The preponderance of scientific evidence indicates that tempo runs, also known as threshold training, is the least effective form of training and should be avoided.
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* [[Primal Running Links]]
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* [[Downhill Running]]. For endurance runners, I believe that downhill running is the most valuable and most overlooked form of training.
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* [[Overtraining Syndrome]]. I believe that Overtraining Syndrome is best considered a form of clinical depression, and concluded that [[How Often To Run| running 3-4 time per week is optimal]].
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== Ultrarunning Tips ==
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* [[Maximum Heart Rate]]. You have to measure Maximum Heart Rate, you can't calculate it and more than you can calculate your weight from your height.
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* [[Lactate Threshold]]. Most methods of measuring lactate threshold are deeply flawed, but the valid approach of Maximum Lactate Steady State (MLSS) is difficult, time-consuming, and probably not worth the effort.
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* [[Essential Ultrarunning Tips]] The basics
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* [[Shoe Modifications]]. I cut the toe box is my running shoes open, something that seems surprisingly controversial to me.
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* [[A brief guide to ultramarathon distances]]  
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* [[Ketogenic Diet]]. My analysis is the science and personal experimentation is unlikely to upset both sides of the low carbohydrate debate.
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* [[Training for your first 100 mile race]]
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Not all of my suggestions are controversial, as my belief in things like the importance of [[Cadence]] and [[High Intensity Interval Training]] are mainstream.
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* [[Your First 100 Mile Race]]
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=Recent Changes=
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This list of recent changes is automatically generated, but it should give you a rough idea of what's been published recently.
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* [[Nutrition is Important]]  
 
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* [[Nutrient Timing]] When you eat is more important than what you eat! Covers optimum sports drink, as well as recovery.
 
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** [[Fellrnr's Go Juice]] What I drink when I train and race
 
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** [[Chocolate Milk for Recovery]] Tastes great as well
 
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* [[Weight Loss]]
 
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* [[Magnesium, my favorite micronutrient]] (Important for runners, but also good for migraines)
 
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* [[Carbohydrates and Glycemic Index]]
 
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== Injury prevention and healing ==
 
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* [[Cryotherapy - Ice for Healing]] and [[Icing with a Camelbak]]
 
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* [[Trigger Points]] Why you don't fix the place it hurts
 
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** [[Massage]]
 
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** [[Injury prevention using 'The Stick']]
 
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** [[Thumper]]
 
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** [[Teeter Inversion Table]]
 
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* Blisters
 
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** [[Blister Prevention]] If I can avoid blisters, you should be able to
 
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** [[Popping Blisters]]
 
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** [[Blister Prevention and Socks]]
 
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** [[Toughening Feet]]
 
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** [[Taping]]
 
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* [[Shin Splints]]
 
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* [[Iliotibial band syndrome]] AKA ITBS; pain in the outside of the knee
 
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* [[Cramps]]
 
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* [[Plantar Fasciitis]] My experiences with PF
 
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== Gear Reviews ==
 
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* [[Blister Prevention and Socks]]
 
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* [[Modified Nike Free]]
 
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* [[Under Armor Heat Gear Top]] Cooler than bare skin
 
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* [[Race Ready Shorts and Tights]]
 
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* [[SunUp Dawn Simulator]]
 
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* [[Teeter Inversion Table]]
 
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* [[Injury prevention using 'The Stick']]
 
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* [[Portable Pharmacy]]
 
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* [[Fixing iPod remote headphones]]
 
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* [[Thumper]] - deep muscular massage
 
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* [[Theratherm]] - for heat treatment
 
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* [[Dirty Girl Gaiters]]
 
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== Book Reviews ==
 
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* [[Book Review - The end of overeating]]
 
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* [[Book Review - Nutrient Timing]]
 
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* [[Book Review – Altitude Training and Athletic Performance]]
 
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== Race Reports ==
 
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* [[2010 Keys 100]]
 
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* [[2010 Umstead 100]]
 
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* [[2010 Mount Mitchell Challenge]]
 
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* [http://obsruntheoden.blogspot.com/2009/12/he-kept-pain-at-bay-took-2nd-in-50k.html 2009 Derby 50K]
 
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* [[2009 Hinson Lake 24 Hour]]
 
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* [[2009 Laurel Valley 35]]
 
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* [[2009 Sweaty Butt 50K]]
 
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* [[2009 Massanutten Trails 100]]
 
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* [[2008 Double Crossing of the Grand Canyon]]
 
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* [[Thoughts on Marathon Pacing]]
 
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* [[Back Surgery]]
 
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* [[2009 Statistics]]
 
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* [[Slowing up at Weymouth Woods 100K]]
 
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* [[Weight Loss and Performance]]
 
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* [[Notes from a high mileage experiment]]
 

Latest revision as of 09:52, 13 November 2024

This site is dedicated to making you a better runner, whether you're a beginner or a competitive athlete. Many of the articles are general in nature, but specific attention is given to the marathon and ultramarathon distances. I don't claim to have any specific training beyond my own experience as a competitive ultrarunner and I advise you to Trust No One. I'm a believer in the scientific method, and so this site is a mixture of my personal perspective and my analysis of the Science of Running. I also believe that Documentation Is Evil and therefore try to keep things short and to the point. You can Contact Me to ask questions, suggest articles, or to disagree with what I've written.

1 Running for Beginners

Main article: Running for Beginners

I started running in my 30's, overweight, unfit, and without the benefit of the Internet to provide me with even the most basic of advice. I've listed the core advice and answers to common questions in Running for Beginners, which includes a plan for Starting to run, advice on Motivation, critical tips such as Cadence, and more.

2 Advanced Running

Main article: Advanced Running

If you've been training for a few years and you've mastered all the foundations of running (especially things like Cadence), then you're ready for some of the more Advanced Running topics. This covers things from the Zen like concept of Stillness in Motion, to Running Form, Altitude Training and more.

3 Training

Main article: Training

The pages on training for general fitness and racing include the basics of how recovery, not exercise, makes you fitter and what happens when you do endurance training through to the various types of workout from the Long Run to High Intensity Interval Training. I've created a Running Calculator to generate training paces, including Running Power for use with Stryd.

4 Running Marathons

Main article: Running Marathons

If you're racing a marathon, be it your first or your fiftieth, the advice in Running Marathons will help, covering core topics like the Top 10 Marathon Training Mistakes and Top 10 Marathon Racing Mistakes, through to the much debated question of Negative Splits and the greatly overlooked Impact of Heat on Marathon Performance, plus A Comparison of Marathon Training Plans.

5 Ultrarunning

Main article: Ultrarunning

For those running the longest distances, the advice on ultrarunning includes the Essential Ultrarunning Tips, Fixing problems in Ultramarathons, a list of Ultramarathon Training Plans, plus specifics for the 100 mile and 24 hour races.

6 Nutrition and Weight Loss

Main article: Nutrition

Like any sport, Nutrition is important to achieve optimum performance and health. A core part of effective sports nutrition is to understand when to eat specific foods to achieve optimum recovery and weight management. There is some general advice for the The Runners Diet, along with many specifics for things like Fiber and Potassium.

7 Ketogenic Diet

Main article: Ketogenic Diet

The ketogenic diet restricts carbohydrate intake, and to a lesser extent protein intake, to the point where the body converts fat into ketones. These ketones are an alternative fuel source for most cells in the body, supplementing or replacing glucose as a critical fuel source. The ketogenic diet has the potential to help with a number of health conditions, but also has some significant potential health risks.

8 Injury Prevention and Recovery

Main article: Injury Prevention and Recovery

My success as a runner has had a lot to do with being able to fix minor problems before they become injuries. My main tools for staying healthy have Massage and Cryotherapy (icing), combined with an acute awareness of the importance of rest and recovery. The page on Injury Prevention and Recovery gives both general and injury specific advice.

9 Product Reviews

Main article: Product Reviews

My Product Reviews include comparisons of Running Shoes, GPS Watches, MP3 Players, Running Lights, Energy Gels and many more.

10 Software

Main article: Software

My utilities include the VDOT Calculator, Marathon Pace Band , SportTracks Dailymile Plugin, and more specialist software such as the Hypoxic Timer for Intermittent Hypoxic Exposure. In addition, I've documented the use of software for High Speed Video Analysis.

11 Controversial Topics

There are a number of topics where the science my personal experience has led me to a radically different and controversial opinion.

  • Tempo Runs. The preponderance of scientific evidence indicates that tempo runs, also known as threshold training, is the least effective form of training and should be avoided.
  • Downhill Running. For endurance runners, I believe that downhill running is the most valuable and most overlooked form of training.
  • Overtraining Syndrome. I believe that Overtraining Syndrome is best considered a form of clinical depression, and concluded that running 3-4 time per week is optimal.
  • Maximum Heart Rate. You have to measure Maximum Heart Rate, you can't calculate it and more than you can calculate your weight from your height.
  • Lactate Threshold. Most methods of measuring lactate threshold are deeply flawed, but the valid approach of Maximum Lactate Steady State (MLSS) is difficult, time-consuming, and probably not worth the effort.
  • Shoe Modifications. I cut the toe box is my running shoes open, something that seems surprisingly controversial to me.
  • Ketogenic Diet. My analysis is the science and personal experimentation is unlikely to upset both sides of the low carbohydrate debate.

Not all of my suggestions are controversial, as my belief in things like the importance of Cadence and High Intensity Interval Training are mainstream.

12 Recent Changes

This list of recent changes is automatically generated, but it should give you a rough idea of what's been published recently.

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