You can’t be “fast” without having some semblance of strength (or horsepower) in reserve. You can’t improve your timed mile, or taking a bit further, your marathon time if you can’t generate more force into the ground to propel yourself forward. You also can't eat "cake"...

Drugs are prescribed with the “minimum effective dose” in mind. What is the least amount of drug that needs to be taken to have the desired effect? 2000mg of aspirin would definitely dull your pain, but maybe 200mg would give you the same relief with less chance of, uh, liver toxicity. What is the least amount of exercise needed to give you the result you want?

One thing I learned early on was that if you want to reach a high peak with your fitness, you need to dip into a low valley, too. Does this mean losing fitness?

Ever notice runners tend to get injured within a few months of consistent training? If you know the way your body adapts, perhaps you can make smarter training decisions.

Have you ever had the feeling that you're just not cut out to be a runner? Like, everyone else seems sooo happy to run and they're all running races and getting fit and you keep getting hurt and you're out of breath within a block and, no matter how hard you try, you just dread every minute of running.

Here's a great workout that includes many of the ingredients for successful running. This session fits nicely into the early part of your season because it's not super intense, but it will coax the body to become faster.

Question: I was running well until December when I developed knee pain. I'm almost finished with rehab and can now run 2 miles pain free. I REALLY want to run Broad Street (I've done it many times before). Is your training program right for me and do you think I can get ready in time?

What inevitably happens is that you go out for a run and you feel great. You're attuned to your exertion level and maybe you're even aware of your personal heart rate training zones. You're doing everything by the book. Yet, you continue to break down with an injury every 8-12 weeks! What's up??

Does it like to be thrust into 8 minute/mile pace right from the start? Does it like the monotony of the same pace for the duration of every run? Are you pleased with the results you've achieved from the workouts you run? Introducing The Feel Good Run.

A few minutes into lunch she revealed her real goal: qualifying for the Boston Marathon. And she didn't mean eventually. She wanted to qualify AT Marine Corps. This after telling me she'd just run Broad Street in 1:26, or close to the same pace she'd have to maintain for 26.2 miles. Would this be possible?

This time of year has made me cringe for the last several years. The heat and humidity in the Philly area can be stifling and training for long distance races is uncomfortable and potentially dangerous. Is there any way to put a positive spin on the situation?

After you've celebrated your accomplishment of running a big race one of two things happens. You're either ready to turn your attention elsewhere and focus on some other aspect of life or you're more motivated than ever and want to sign up for another race. So what's the next step for you?

Perhaps by continuing to train with devices wrapped around your knees you will get better on your own, but we both know that's not gonna happen. Training with braces, wraps, tape, etc is simply training in denial...

This post is for the runner who is genuinely concerned about not only getting to the finish line, but getting to the starting line. You've got 6 weeks and you need to triple your endurance WITHOUT getting hurt. Let's get to it!