It's 2010. A new year, and renewed excitement for fast times: indoor, outdoor, and over hill and dale.And runners across the country flood message boards with hits and posts oozing excitement about the latest trends: the new training, the new gear -- "Free" (but not the least bit cheap) shoes, supersocks, beltless trench coats, ad nauseum -- the brilliant new coaching minds, and the fresh new talent. All of which buoys our hopes that, indeed, this year will finally be the year for The Breakthrough for US distance running. Or, at least, my running.
But, it probably won't.
Sorry.
There are Four Fundamental Problems with US Distance Running. And until they're recognized, we will never reach our potential. And you will never reach your potential -- no matter the Team, the Coach, the Workouts, or the Gear.
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And HERE you can find what people think about Joe's theory.
mzungo.org says: Run at 6, at 10 and at 4. If you don't run, sleep or eat.
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