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Category: Running

Adaptation, Specificity and Fat metabolism

by Irena on October 26, 2017January 23, 2020 in Fitness, Nutrition, Running, Weight loss

Perhaps one of the most understated and overlooked topics that endurance athletes need to focus on is fat metabolism (it’s a value stock, invest early and invest with confidence).  Much… [Continue Reading]

How to beat “the wall” once and for all

by Irena on October 20, 2017October 20, 2017 in Fitness, Motivation, Nutrition, Running

First, let’s define the dreaded “wall”. Runners know it all too well. It’s the feeling of utter impossibility to go on. It doesn’t actually mean you can’t go on but… [Continue Reading]

Do you have what it takes?

by Irena on July 28, 2017November 24, 2017 in Fitness, Motivation, Running

Running a race is a lot like taking a final exam. Some people are just not good test takers no matter how hard they study. Same with racing. You may… [Continue Reading]

Don’t set yourself up for failure

by Irena on July 3, 2017July 3, 2017 in Fitness, Motivation, Running

As a runner, you are in a never ending process of self improvement. You are always looking ahead. What’s next? What else can I do to get better? I caution… [Continue Reading]

Posture and running economy

by Irena on June 19, 2017July 3, 2017 in Fitness, Running, Workouts

Picture: my friend Jeff Muñoz, an excellent runner with perfect posture and running economy Have you ever wondered why some runners look like they are floating while going really fast? They… [Continue Reading]

Hips don’t lie

by Irena on June 19, 2017June 19, 2017 in Fitness, Running, Workouts

Runners are notorious for weak hips. Why? Well, mostly because they don’t cross train properly until an injury wakes them up and let’s them know they exist. There’s no amount… [Continue Reading]

Unsung heroes no more

by Irena on May 3, 2017May 3, 2017 in Fitness, Motivation, Running

I could see the finish line just a few yards away. This is it, I did it! What a glorious moment! The crowds cheered and photographers kept snapping pictures. I… [Continue Reading]

In defense of Keto

by Irena on April 28, 2017October 23, 2017 in Fitness, Nutrition, Running

Ever heard of the ketogenic diet?  Of course you have.  Everywhere you look people are talking about this latest and greatest approach to dieting in an effort to lose weight… [Continue Reading]

If you build them, they will run

by Irena on April 19, 2017December 2, 2017 in Fitness, Running

Running is in the air! You can feel it, smell it, it’s almost palpable. Maybe it’s the excitement of the Boston Marathon or maybe it’s just spring that brings a whole… [Continue Reading]

The Overachiever Syndrome

by Irena on April 14, 2017April 14, 2017 in Fitness, Running

In the last article I addressed the cheaters, people who are willing to game the system and falsely claim their accomplishments. These individuals simply don’t get the value and the satisfaction… [Continue Reading]

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