Written By Greg McMillan
Called “one of the best and smartest distance running coaches in America” by Runner’s World’s Amby Burfoot, Greg McMillan is renowned for his ability to combine the science of endurance performance with the art of real-world coaching. While getting his graduate degree in Exercise Science he created the ever-popular McMillan Running Calculator – called “The Best Running Calculator” by Outside Magazine. A National Champion runner himself, Greg coaches runners from beginners to Boston Qualifiers (15,000+ and counting!) to Olympians.
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You’ve likely heard that the training you do in the last two weeks before a marathon won’t significantly improve your physical fitness. However, what you may not realize is that the workouts you choose during this time can have a profound impact on another crucial organ: your brain. In fact, the decisions you make in the lead-up to your race could be the difference between a successful performance and a disappointing one.
We all have tendencies that shape our thoughts and actions. Some of us tend to overtrain, while others might beat themselves up over a missed workout or skip rehab exercises. A big part of coaching is identifying these tendencies in athletes and developing strategies to capitalize on the positive ones while minimizing the negative ones. In this article, we’ll explore how to identify your own tendencies and find ways to harness the good and banish the bad.
You’ve likely spent countless hours training your body to prepare for race day. You’ve logged the miles, done the speed work, and dialed in your nutrition. But have you prepared your mind? Visualization is a powerful tool that can help you mentally prepare for the challenges of race day and boost your performance. In this article, we’ll explore the benefits of visualization and provide tips on how to incorporate it into your race preparation routine.
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that redefines how runners will look at their training
You (only faster)
by Greg McMillan M.S.
“It’s probably the most practical training book I’ve read. Every word is useful.”
– Matt Fitzgerald
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