Running For The Average Joe

Green Tea And Weight Loss – An Accidental Experiment

host — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 16:22:24 +0000

There are certain things you see and read about in regards to weight loss and they never really register. I bet I have read at least two dozen posts on green tea and it’s health and weight loss benefits over the past couple of years but have never really paid attention for two reasons. One, [...]

Marathon Training Troubles

host — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:59:18 +0000

I’m ashamed that I have let so many days go by between posts. I have been completely immersed in training for the Houston Marathon. But as now it looks like I may have some free time on my hands. It’s been years since I have laid it all on the table and trained this hard. [...]

Reader Questions – How To Gain Speed

host — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 19:12:15 +0000

Some questions submitted via Ask A Running Coach get turned into posts, especially when I think it will help solve some common issues. I received this one from a reader and liked it so here’s a short response. The questions: I am currently running twice a week. I run 1.5 miles one day and 3 [...]

Ask A Running Coach

host — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 15:43:41 +0000

I want to introduce a new feature to Joe The Runner called Ask A Coach. It’s a page where you can get your running and fitness questions answered by submitting a question, via secure contact form, and have it answered, anonymously if you choose. Your email will not be shared nor will you be subscribed [...]

One Of Those Runs

host — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 14:55:33 +0000

We all have those runs that completely fall apart for one reason or another. The frustrating thing is not that they happen; it’s that we rarely know why. Yesterday was supposed to be a moderate to easy 4 miles; only I ended up walking home from city hall which is just a little less than [...]

Running Lessons From A Toddler

host — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 15:08:54 +0000

If your one of the few loyal readers here you know I regularly stand on my “proper running form” soapbox. The core of these sermons center around my fondness for forefoot running. I won’t rehash what you can find in several other posts (listed below) but one of the common arguments minimalist runners make, including [...]

Indoor Workout – Yasso 800′s

host — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 16:28:04 +0000

It’s certainly not a runner’s favorite thing to do, but from time to time we have to jump on a treadmill for our workouts, especially during marathon training season. Since I don’t like being on the treadmill for very long I use this time to do speed work and wanted to highlight one of my [...]

The Heart Attack Grill

host — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 19:50:12 +0000

So I will let the menu (here) do most of the talking. Here are some highlights of the Heart Attack Grill as I saw it in Downtown Dallas about an hour ago. Customers, referred to as patients, are outfitted with a hospital gown and are weighted on by nurses. Orders or “prescriptions” are jotted down [...]

Xtreme Cooling Towel

host — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 15:45:33 +0000

107. That’s the forecast for today. The good news is it’s not the hottest day of the week because we are supposed to hit 110 later. I like fall marathons; October being my favorite running month of the year. Unfortunately this means training through a Texas summer; so any piece of equipment or gear that [...]

Saucony Mirage Review

host — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 22:51:58 +0000

After my success with the Kinvara, I recently checked out one of the latest shoes from Saucony – The Mirage. This shoe plays a nice middle ground by piggy backing of the minimalist design and success of the Kinvara, but providing an upper that is more supportive, thicker, and more reminiscent of a traditional running [...]