Most Popular
As the number of articles continues to expand on my site, I thought it might be helpful to provide a listing of some of the most popular, most important or most interesting articles. Some of these are articles that I know people missed, but the search engines will never find them (such as many of my motivational essays). Some are just popular with readers, so I include them in case you’re interested in seeing what your fellow runners find useful on the site.
If you’re looking for something else, try using the search box at the top of the page. It may help you find what you’re looking for. And if you don’t find it, then write to me as it may be a new topic that I can write about for you.
Enjoy and thanks for reading!
Training Articles
Long runs and marathon planning
How much should my legs hurt after a long run?
How should I feel after running 20 miles?
More thoughts on late marathon miles
What can I do in the last week to prepare for a marathon?
How long should I plan between marathons?
When can I run my next marathon when one goes awry?
Off-season Training Series Part I
Hitting the Wall and Motivation Late in the Marathon
Injuries, health and digestion issues
What are the most common running injuries?
The regular aches and pains of running
Ten things that you need to know about hydration
What should I eat for breakfast before a long run?
The performance eating continuum
Tips for racing in hot weather and heat
Will I lose weight when I start running?
How should I deal with runner’s diarrhea (part I of II)?
Can I take Ibuprofen while I’m running?
Commentary
The athlete heroes are back!
Where have all the athlete heroes gone?
What does a marathon world record really mean?
Ladies are you a bunch of sissies?
Drugs are undermining the soul of sport
Does the media ignore endurance sports?
Coach Joe’s Personal Race Reports and Stories
White River 50 Miler: Coach Joe’s complete story
Hagg Lake 50K Mud Run (part I of IV)
California International Marathon 2006
Race Reports by Guest Authors
Ironman Canada 2007 (Guest Writer)
American River 50 Miler 2007 (Guest Writer)
Leadville 100 Mile Trail Race 2007 (Guest Writer)
Chicago Marathon Heat 2007 (Guest Writer)
Nike Women’s Marathon Race Report (Guest Writer)
Triathlon at Pacific Grove (Guest Writer)
Race Reviews and Course Previews
Race Review: Honolulu Marathon 2006
Portland Marathon Course Preview
Nike Women’s Marathon Course Preview
Chicago Marathon Course Preview
Motivation
(essays that your search engine will never find, but I think are a great read)
Pushing beyond your comfort zone
Get right back up and run again
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