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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Every experienced runner knows that running success ultimately comes down to simply lacing up the shoes and getting out the door. At times, this is easy. The weather is great. You feel like a million bucks. Your life stress is low, and you’re meeting up with your running friends. At other times, you have zero motivation to get out the door, even though you know you should. That’s where “brain training” is key.
As a runner, your primary focus should always be on improving your performance and staying healthy. While losing weight can be a goal for some runners, it’s important to approach it in a way that doesn’t compromise your training or overall well-being. In this article, we’ll discuss some key points to consider when it comes to losing weight while training, as well as provide practical strategies to help you achieve your goals.
We’re constantly seeking ways to improve our performance and reach our goals as runners. We train hard, push ourselves to the limit, and strive to be the best we can be. But there’s one aspect of training that often gets overlooked, and it’s perhaps the most important of all: seeking suffering.
THE BREAKTHROUGH BOOK
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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