Bonus Commentary on “Time to Rethink Your Marathon Training?”Written ByGreg McMillanThis earlier post discusses a subtle but important change in your marathon…Read more
Time to Rethink Your Marathon Training Program?Written ByGreg McMillanIn the late 1990s and early 2000s, I learned one of…Read more
Is a “Hybrid” McMillan Calculator Best for You?Written ByGreg McMillanYou know how the McMillan Calculator works. You put in your…Read more
Coach Greg’s Pre-Race Pep TalkWritten ByGreg McMillanBefore you read this section, I need you to be in…Read more
5 Keys to Better Running FormWritten ByGreg McMillanI’m going to start by stating categorically that there is no…Read more
Masters Training: One Size Does NOT Fit AllWritten ByGreg McMillanConfusion abounds about optimal training for masters runners. That’s because they…Read more
Training the McMillan WayWritten ByGreg McMillanI’m often asked, “What is training the McMillan way?” Since all…Read more
Just Because You Can, Doesn’t Mean You ShouldWritten ByGreg McMillanI met Craig Mottram when he had just turned pro. At…Read more
Mix Up Your Training This YearWritten ByGreg McMillanIt’s a new year. If you’re stuck in a rut with…Read more
Winter Injury-ProofingWritten ByGreg McMillanAs winter weather arrives for us in the Northern Hemisphere, I…Read more
The Benefits of Bad WorkoutsWritten ByGreg McMillanBad workouts and races–we all have them and we always will.…Read more
Don’t Taper. Peak!Written ByGreg McMillanOver the last few years, I think I’ve finally figured this…Read more
5 Common Mistakes Runners Make and How to Fix ThemWritten ByGreg McMillanAn elite runner asked me for help. He experienced a nice…Read more
Dr. Dave’s Do-Do RuleWritten ByGreg McMillanDr. David Martin is one of my favorite people in our…Read more
Racing a Better Boston MarathonWritten ByGreg McMillanSeasoned Boston marathoners will tell you that the challenge of the…Read more
Go Zone Racing – A Strategy for Better PerformanceWritten ByGreg McMillanIn analyzing the splits of hundreds of competitive distance runners, it’s…Read more
Four Great Treadmill WorkoutsWritten ByGreg McMillanFor those of us who experience significant snowfall during winters, and…Read more
Smartest Marathon Recovery Plan (and a Thank You)Written ByGreg McMillanIt’s at this time of the year that marathon recovery, not…Read more
Pre-Marathon Miscues: How to Avoid Four Common MistakesWritten ByGreg McMillanWe all know that poor pacing is the biggest mistake that…Read more
Finding Your Training Sweet SpotWritten ByGreg McMillanHow many times has this happened to you? You perform incredible workouts…Read more
Even Steven WorkoutWritten ByGreg McMillanA GOOD WORKOUT FOR A BAD WEEK AT WORK I’ve coached…Read more
Traits of Successful RunnersWritten ByGreg McMillanCERTAIN TRUTHS FOR RUNNERS OF ALL ABILITIES I’m a lucky coach. Through…Read more
Calibrating Your Inner GPSWritten ByGreg McMillanLEARNING TO RUN BY FEEL When I started running way back…Read more
Speed Work for MarathonersWritten ByGreg McMillanTHE WHYS AND HOWS OF SHORT, FAST RUNNING FOR A FASTER…Read more
How to Adjust Your Workouts for an Off-DayWritten ByGreg McMillanLEARN TO MAKE APPROPRIATE CHANGES TO WORKOUTS AS NEEDED Every runner…Read more
The 4 Types of High School RunnersWritten ByGreg McMillanHOW THEY DIFFER AND HOW TO TRAIN THEM The high school…Read more
Think Tall for Good Running FormWritten ByGreg McMillanTHE SIMPLEST, MOST EFFECTIVE RUNNING FORM CUE I was lucky to…Read more
The Runner’s Ultimate Nutritional Recovery Routine (RUNRR)Written ByGreg McMillanAbout 30 years ago, I started drinking a Slim-Fast™ shake after…Read more
THE TWO BEST FIRST WORKOUTS FOR NEW RUNNERSWritten ByGreg McMillanSuzanne is a runner (though she says not a “real runner”).…Read more
GPS RulesWritten ByGreg McMillan5 TIPS FOR GETTING THE MOST FROM YOUR SPEED+DISTANCE MONITOR Speed…Read more
The Champion’s WorkoutWritten ByGreg McMillanTable of Contents Toggle WHY YOU SHOULD SOMETIMES GO ALL-OUT IN…Read more
Give It a RestWritten ByGreg McMillanTHE LOST ART OF RECOVERING BETWEEN TRAINING CYCLES I see a…Read more
Built to LastWritten ByGreg McMillanTHE MOST UNDERRATED ‘TALENT’ FOR DISTANCE RUNNING SUCCESS IS DURABILITY I…Read more
Cross Country SummerWritten ByGreg McMillanCOACHING TO MAXIMIZE INDIVIDUAL GAINS As a former cross country runner,…Read more
