In my last post, I described what minimal run training is, and why more mileage isn't always the key to running faster. In this post I'm going to get into the details about how I've used minimal run training to run two sub 3 hour Marathons, 2:55 and 2:57, while averaging less than 25 miles … Continue reading How to Run a Sub 3 hour Marathon on 25 miles a Week
The book, VOQ Training for Cross Country & Track, turns traditional wisdom about year-round running on its head. The author, Dan Kaplan eschews the training folklore that many distance running coaches embrace and focuses on the results he's been getting year after year while coaching his runners. Many coaches say to focus only on long slow … Continue reading VOQ Training: A Fresh Approach to Year-Round Training
My Ketogenic Experiment In this post I will explore the theory behind a Ketogenic diet for endurance athletic performance, and tell you how I tested the idea for myself using both a Half-Marathon and 5k races as performance markers. I will attempt to answer the following questions: What is a Ketogenic diet? Why might a … Continue reading Can You Run Fast on a Ketogenic Diet?
I've been using the Petzl Myo RXP Headlamp for several months now. It's been great for early morning runs.Some notable features:Super bright! 141 Lumens Way better than the Black Diamond Sprinter I reviewed earlier this yearLong Battery Life: 53 hoursWater resistant
For the past 2 months, we've been experimenting raising chickens for their eggs using the small Eglu Coop. When raising your own chickens, you can control what they eat and give them plenty of time to roam, where they can eat bugs, toads, and worms.Many cities allow permits for backyard chickens. I bought the coop … Continue reading Raising Chickens for Eggs – Eglu Review
Fueling for long distance events on a high fat Paleo style diet allows you burn fat more efficiently, and can help you steer clear of intestinal distress caused by ingesting too many sugary carbs before and during a race. If you've been suffering from runner's diarrhea, gas, bloating or are just looking for a way to fuel your body more efficiently, … Continue reading Fueling For the Marathon on a Paleo Diet
http://www.youtube.com/v/REyeQPXlZJU Video update on the TOPO Athletic RR split toe running shoe. I've been enjoying wearing the Topo RR. I've worn it for a solo marathon, a fast 10 mile run, plus several shorter runs and it performed well. Here is what I like/dislike about the shoe. What I like: Split toe design Natural shaped … Continue reading TOPO RR Review Update
Aaron Olson 