VIDEO DESCRIPTION The McMillan Heat Adjustment Calculator (part of the McMillan PRO RunKit) is a great way to adjust your race or training paces if you are training in one environment but will be racing/training in a different environment. However, if you live and train in the same hot/humid environment, you can use…
The McMillan Training System (aka McMillan Run Team) is having amazing results. In fact, this past weekend, there were new personal records set at distances from the mile to the marathon. And, the great performances came not just from elite runners but from athletes new to the sport as well as older runners who thought…
VIDEO DESCRIPTION You are a different runner when you begin each run. Did you know that? It’s true and is why when I’m coaching a runner, I’m always asking, “How do you feel today?” In my latest video, you’ll learn how to use my simple rating system to optimize your training based on how…
Every runner has tendencies. Most are positive and help the runner toward her goal, but some are negative and are not helpful. A lot of coaching is identifying the tendencies in the athlete and then creating strategies to capitalize on the positive ones and reduce or if possible, eliminate the negative ones. In this article,…
VIDEO DESCRIPTION Run Team is amazing. Watch the video and you’ll see what awaits you – training plans, coaching access, prehab (core, strength, mobility) and more! SPECIAL OFFER TRY MCMILLAN TRAINING FOR FREE You can now try McMillan training plans for FREE! For a limited time, I’m offering a 14-day free trial of my…
VIDEO DESCRIPTION: Calculate your optimal training paces using the McMillan Running Calculator Training Paces feature. Simply enter a current race time and your goal race time and I’ll show you your optimal training paces (with a toggle for minutes per mile or minutes per kilometer). You’ll love knowing that if you stay within the…
VIDEO DESCRIPTION: Accurately predict your race times using the McMillan Running Calculator Race Times feature. Simply enter a current race time and your goal race time and I’ll show you how to plan your pacing for upcoming races. And, I’ll show you how fast you’ll need to run at other distances to predict you…
VIDEO DESCRIPTION: Gotta hit the treadmill? Learn my secrets to success including: – How much to adjust the incline to replicate the effort of overland running, – Are you a pusher or a puller? – Treadmill lag – what it is and how to account for it. In this quick video, you’ll learn everything…
VIDEO DESCRIPTION: We all have those days when we have an important workout scheduled but just don’t feel good. What should you do? In this video, I walk through the 3 main options for when you are scheduled for an important workout and may need to stop. RESOURCES: Here are some other resources for…
I love the 5K. It’s such a great race, requiring speed and stamina plus a hefty dose of racing IQ and mental toughness to run your best. And I’ve been lucky. I’ve coached 5K runners running just over 13 minutes as well as runners for whom finishing 3.1 miles never seemed possible. (Plus, I’ve even…