Everybody knows that staying hydrated is important, not only to athletes and their performance, but...
Author - Rick Platt
7 Reasons You Should Join a Running Club
Advice – Members of local running clubs have as much as a half-century or more of running...
From 5K to 10K
The marathon used to be the “must-do” event. Runners would focus on that 26.2-mile distance to the...
How I Lost Three of the Best Years of my Running Life…
(…and the critical lesson I learned!) Written by Rick Platt — [dropcap]While there may be...
Winter Training Tips for Runners
Remember last summer when it was so hot, and you dreamed about cooler weather? Well, that time is...
What to Eat & Why: Nutrition Guidelines for Runners
By Rick Platt “You are what you eat” is a common saying indicating the importance of nutrition to...
Beer and Running Go Together Like “Rock and Roll”
Beer and running go together like “rock and roll,” “fish and chips” or “Romeo and Juliet.” Anheuser...
Built For Speed
Written By Rick Platt Speed work is good for the body—not just your race times. Speed workouts...
Prepare for that Special Spring Race
Written by Rick Platt My past two columns covered the basics of running/walking training: taking a...
Get Faster & Fitter with Your Training
Written by Rick Platt My last column covered the basics of starting a walking or running program...
Walk Before You Run
Written By Rick Platt By slowly increasing the pace of each workout, you can adapt your body to...
Top 6 Training Mistakes
Written by Rick Platt My June 2011 column discussed the most common mistakes runners make on race...
Sprains, Strains, Tears & Spasms
The initial sudden, sharp pains can be similar, but the way to treat a muscle cramp or spasm versus...
Ready, Set…Oops!
Top 5 Race-Day Mistakes 1. Going Out Too Fast By far, this is the biggest mistake that runners make...
Simple Solutions to Common Running Injuries
Written by Rick Platt Several years ago, John Tuttle, a 1984 Olympian, was suffering from constant...
Prevent Running Injuries by Loosening Up
The simplest solution to common running injuries is to avoid them in the first place, keeping daily...
Running Water: When is the Right Time to Hydrate for a Run?
Proper hydration is a key to running and racing success; it’s also a key to good health. Thorough...
Secrets to a Long Running Career
By Rick Platt — Whenever I’d go to a high school or college reunion, or just see an old friend for...