By: Matthew Taub Published: July 2017 Overtraining in athletes and amateurs alike is one of the most common things that can lead to injury, performance decrease and total lack of motivation. So often, people push themselves to a points that are just not sustainable, and then keep pushing. When it comes to overtraining, there is no such thing as “no…
Read MoreWhat You Should Really Eat Before Your Run
By: Bonnie Pfiester Published: July 2017 People run for many different reasons. Some people run to burn off steam, while others run for the sport of it. Cardio lovers, however, may not care so much about burning off steam or achieving a new PR, as much as they want to just burn off stubborn fat. So, needless to…
Read MoreHow to Schedule an Off Week
Published: June 27, 2017 To become a better runner, you have to run. But, you also have to rest. I know how easy it is to get caught up in the love of exercise, enjoying that run and maybe adding a second one later that day, or running further than you originally planned because you’re just feeling so darn good.…
Read MoreCoach’s Corner: The One Who’s Doing the Impossible
Published: July 2017 By: Amy Begley, Atlanta Track Club Coach Setting big goals can be scary. But once you start working towards that goal, you may learn that seemingly impossible things are actually possible for you. Two years ago, Amanda Epley could barely run a 5K without stopping. That didn’t stop her from dreaming big. In January 2016,…
Read More