When you hear “track workout”, do you think “painfull?” Most of us do and avoid or make excuses not to do track runs. It’s easy to relate track workouts to Indy Car driving….left turn coming. Another left turn. OK wait, get ready, left turn again. This can get boring.

If you’re serious about making speed improvements, no one can deny the benefit of track workouts. There are many workouts you can do to move your focus away from the circles and more on performance improvement. Here are 3 example workouts that will help you befriend the track and improve your running.

Signing up for an Ironman takes courage. Congratulations to those heading to Tempe in April to complete Ironman Arizona. For many, it will be their first. Today’s popularity of Ironman requires us to sign up a year in advance. Registering is exciting and the time available to train seems ample. With 6 weeks left, nerves begin to form and doubt may rear its ugly head. These are normal feelings that can be dealt with very easily. Failing to prepare is preparing to fail. Here are a few things to help

Falling temperatures and fewer daylight hours don't mean that your outdoor running routine has to go into hibernation for the winter. Running through the cold weather can help shake those winter blues, improve your energy level, and guarantee that you'll be in better shape once bathing suit season rolls around. Follow these tips to run safely and comfortably through wintry weather:

Nutrition is one of the most often asked questions regarding triathlon training. “What do I eat? There is an endless list of nutrition do’s and don'ts. Everyone seams to have an opinion. If you want to eat better but don’t know where to start, here are a few suggestions to you fuel your body better.

Training your brain to go the distance is as important as training your body. Your body is made to protect itself and your mind it its first layer of protection. The Human Operating System (HOS) will get you out of trouble by sending signals of pain. Understanding the difference between discomfort pain (non injury threatening) and injury pain will help you take control of when to push and when to relax. Using the HOS to control demeanor during training and racing is essential when overcoming the low points that make us want to give up.