Coach Jacob Puzey
DURATION vs. DISTANCE
Measuring the duration and intensity of an activity enables athlete and coach alike to better understand the demands placed on the body.
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Coach Jacob Puzey
- Jul 1, 2019
- 3 min
Intro to the Art & Science of Running Podcast
Co-hosts Malc Kent and Jacob Puzey introduce themselves and the podcast by sharing their histories as athletes, coaches, and professionals.
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Coach Jacob Puzey
- Jun 14, 2019
- 4 min
EASY RUNS
For best results, athletes should perform the majority of their training for endurance at low intensities, below the ventilatory threshold.
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Coach Jacob Puzey
- Jun 13, 2019
- 3 min
CUT DOWN RUNS
Cut down runs are an effective way to prime the legs and lungs for future hard efforts. Cut down runs start easy with the effort increasing.
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Coach Jacob Puzey
- Jun 9, 2019
- 8 min
LONG RUNS
Long runs increase endurance and stamina for all distances and surfaces. For best results, vary long run durations and intensities.
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Coach Jacob Puzey
- May 8, 2019
- 3 min
RUNNING SHOE TALK
Running shoes are the most essential piece of running equipment, but with so many models it can be hard to find the right one for you.
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Coach Jacob Puzey
- Apr 23, 2019
- 5 min
RUNNING BY EFFORT
All runners, regardless of the distance or surface for which they are training, should learn to run by feel. Training by ventilatory...
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Coach Jacob Puzey
- Feb 16, 2019
- 6 min
Run the 3rd Quarter Like Your Last
As we progress in fitness our goals generally follow suite. We may initially sign up for a race with the goal of simply finishing, but...
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Coach Jacob Puzey
- Feb 16, 2019
- 3 min
Save Your Race for Race Day
Training isn't meant to test you in the same ways that racing does. Balance stress and rest in training to reach your peak on race day.
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Coach Jacob Puzey
- Feb 16, 2019
- 5 min
Win the Race of Preparation
All races are races of attrition. What many don’t realize, however, is that the race begins long before the starting gun sounds. The race...
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Coach Jacob Puzey
- Feb 7, 2019
- 3 min
SPEED VS. STAMINA
Generally, when people think of getting faster they assume that they need to increase their speed by doing more speed work. However,...
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Coach Jacob Puzey
- Feb 7, 2019
- 1 min
CROSS TRAINING
We recommend cross training as a means of increasing training volume without increasing the risk of impact injuries.
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Coach Jacob Puzey
- Jan 21, 2019
- 4 min
Peak Run Performance Color Continuum
The universal language of color helps clarify and simplify training for the vast majority of runners.
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Coach Jacob Puzey
- Jan 8, 2019
- 1 min
FOUNDATION SERIES FOR INJURY PREVENTION
Injury impedes most runners from progressing and reaching their full potential. The foundation series is designed to help you avoid injury.
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Coach Jacob Puzey
- Jul 10, 2018
- 1 min
RUNNING FORM CUES
These running form cues are intended to increase running economy so that you can channel energy and momentum into efficient forward motion.
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Coach Jacob Puzey
- Dec 23, 2017
- 5 min
Race Day Nutrition - Keep It Simple
When it comes to race day nutrition just keep it simple. If your race is less than 90 minutes, you probably don’t need to eat much on the...
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