Author Archives: Don McLean

Meb Keflezighi: How to Set Good Running Goals. Alex Hutchinson: Fitness Research for 2018 BBC: Which sport are you made for? Take our 60-second test. …I’m less suited for long distance running. Who knew? Consider cross country skiing. It’s easy … Continue reading →

Can We Talk About Your Drinking? Are You A Jerk? Sensitivity readers? For snowflakes. January, 2018 Oregon Track Club Newsletter NYT: How to Make (and Keep) a New Year’s Resolution, etc. For those who procrastinate. I haven’t read it, but … Continue reading →

Starting rehab early can speed recovery from muscle injuries The best photographs of 2017. …More here and here. …Thee and me need to get out more. If you plan on qualifying for the Canyon track & field team… Consider. He’s … Continue reading →

NYT: Exercise, Add Intensity, Live to See Another Year “Marrying the right person is the single most important decision you’ll ever make in your life. …More. …Don’t be stupid. TRE Flyers workout. …Coach Ian Dobson was a 10 time All … Continue reading →

Many Elements of Running Were Once Banned Push! Focus! Avoid caffeine? Wait a sec. Surround yourself with people that push you to do and be better. No drama or negativity. Just higher goals and higher motivation. Good times and positive … Continue reading →

the morning shakeout

Is Endurance Training Killing Your Strength? Most Important Health Lessons of 2017 Fitness Trends of 2018 Pro tips from The Harvard Business Review: To Get People to Change, Make Change Easy NYT: Running: Fitness Trackers, Body Shamers and Salad Eaters … Continue reading →

You say, “I want to win at Olympia.” …If you do, you will have to obey instructions, eat according to regulations, keep away from desserts, exercise on a fixed schedule at definite hours, in both heat and cold; you must … Continue reading →

December 21 is the winter solstice, the shortest day of the year NYT: Get Off Your Ass! Or die. NYT: In an Unforgiving Sport, They Minister to Hearts and Souls Could that work for a high school cross country team? … Continue reading →

Forget the Vaporfly. All I want for Christmas… Bionic Boots 7 Ways to Get Your Kids into Running Steve Magness: Long Term Athlete Development: A Case Study of a 9:15 HS 2-miler becoming a sub 2:17 marathoner Bone injuries/stress fractures … Continue reading →