Author: kimmcconnell@milehighrunners.com

I recently had the opportunity to attend the USA Track and Field/International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) Endurance Coaching Academy. We convened at the Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, […]

In this latest installment on effective training, I’d like to address a critical but often neglected topic among distance runners. As runners age, some move towards longer and slower races, […]

In this second installment on how to race well, I am struck by the similar post race statements I’ve heard from athletes competing in the USA Track and Field Nationals […]

The following are not my words but very good advice when racing. This is why in our speed training we work so much on correct pacing and why we have […]

In honor of the upcoming Bolder Boulder 10k I will focus in this post on proper pacing in racing. After spending months preparing for an important race, it is critically […]

The beauty of running is that it is so simple. Put on a good pair of trainers (running shoes) and off you go. For the brand new runner, getting out […]

When I was a kid, my friends often dared me to take on a risky or challenging endeavor. “I dare you to climb that tree to the very top!” “I […]

Running is, of course, a fundamentally “physical” endeavor. At the same time, the act of running touches parts of ourselves that are more intangible, namely the spirit/soul and the mind. […]