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QT: Stop Waiting for the New Year; Start Now

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It’s the most wonderful time of the year.

Or so they say.

The winter holiday season is upon us, with all of the chaos that it brings, and with a little luck, we might be able to catch our breath on the 4th or 5th of January.

I get it, I promise. And honestly, I’m right there with you.

That said, if you’re starting to formulate a plan for what you want your life, running or otherwise, to look like in 2026, my question to you is simple: why wait? Read more

QT: The Best Speed Workout for Runners Is… (Best Of-ish)

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What is the best speed workout that runners can/should do?

I’m somewhat surprised that I get asked this question as often as I do, but I get it.

If you’re a runner with performance goals and you want to get faster, you probably don’t want to waste your time doing a speed workout that isn’t very effective, right?

So then, which speed workouts are worth your time and which ones should you avoid? Read more

QT: Don’t Be Too Serious When Training for a Fall Goal Race

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With Labor Day in the rearview mirror, fall is unofficially upon us.

For a lot of us runners, that means the countdown toward fall race season is on.

Chicago. MCM. New York. CIM.

Those races, and dozens of others, will be here before we know it.

As you get toward the business end of your training cycle, I’d encourage you to make sure you’re having a bit of fun with your training, too. Read more

QT: Successfully Navigating the Dog Days of Summer as a Runner

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I’m over it.

Rochelle Basil Was Done

Seems like just about every August I’m ready for summer to start winding down.

I don’t know what it is about August, but this is the month that the heat starts to get me.

I guess that’s why they call it the Dog Days of Summer, eh? Read more

QT: Is It a Bad Idea to Set an Annual Mileage Goal? (Best Of-ish)

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This post was originally part of Episode 505 released in December of 2017 and is more or less copy and pasted from that post. The audio, however, is a new take on the topic that is actually quite different than my original thoughts on annual mileage goals.

I have a feeling that today’s quick tip might be a bit controversial.

Please note that it’s not my intention to cause your panties to become all bunched up, but if it happens it happens.

Let’s get after it, shall we? Read more