"Ever since I started running in 1998, I've been interested in running fundamentals. The "foundational" skills that help you improve year after year, stay healthy, and keep making progress. It's one reason why I've ready so many running books. After a dozen, you start to learn the patterns of good training and can discern what's effective from what's most likely a passing fad."
"This has helped propel Strength Running to one of the most trusted names in running. Since 2010, runners around the world have trusted our running programs to focus on the fundamentals - without any gimmicks. That means that I won't convince you to try CrossFit Endurance, the Maffetone Method, or some wacky diet cult. I will not lie to you and say that you can run a great marathon on 30 miles per week. And I certainly won't recommend becoming a barefoot runner."
"Instead, we focus on what will stand the test of time: the best practices, mindsets, and strategies of the world's best. Today, I want to feature a conversation that revolves around these foundational skills (plus, a fun aside on the remaining 1% that can help us get to the next level). Inspired Soles Interviews Jason I was recently a guest on the Inspired Soles Podcast, hosted by Carolyn Coffin. She asked me great questions on the topics of:"
Consistent focus on running fundamentals produces steady improvement, better health, and long-term progress. Foundational skills reveal patterns of effective training and distinguish enduring practices from passing fads. Strength Running emphasizes proven methods, discourages gimmicks like certain fad diets, under-training, or barefoot transitions, and promotes best practices, appropriate mindsets, and time-tested strategies. The approach includes practical training elements such as 5k training, core training program components, and targeted interventions for incremental gains. Podcast conversations explore these fundamentals and the small additional interventions that can yield marginal performance improvements. The goal targets sustainable advancement rather than trendy, high-risk shortcuts.
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