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  • The Signs That Show You’re Improving, No Testing Required

    You don’t need a time trial or lab test to know whether or not your training is working. Testing absolutely has a place at Higher Running, and we do use it. We can use testing to establish or refine an athlete’s training zones and paces, particularly when an athlete has access to a sports physiology […]

  • You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know

    Last year, Sage and I were coming down from Maroon Peak, a class three fourteener outside Aspen, when we crossed paths with two hikers who were clearly struggling. It turned out they were supposed to be doing the Four Pass Loop, one of the most iconic and well-traveled routes in Colorado, but they’d taken a […]

  • Should Your Easy Pace Get Faster as You Get Fitter?

    For advanced runners, sometimes your easy pace getting slower can actually be a sign that things are going right. If you’re a newer runner slowly building your mileage, maybe adding in a touch of speed here and there, you’ll probably see your easy pace getting faster over time. That’s normal, and it’s a good sign […]

  • When should we be flexible with our structured training?

    If you are reading this, you may be a remarkably busy person in your day-to-day life yet are persevering with your running goals! I want to commend you for your efforts and to let you know we are here to support you in your journey whether it be with training tips, articles, or customized training.…

  • From 3:27 to 2:39 in Three Years

    When Michaela and I first started working together in January 2023, she just wanted to BQ again. Now we’re looking at an OTQ.                                                              Photo: @jameswilsonshoots […]

  • He’s Been Chasing a Sub-3 Marathon Since 2018. Here’s why it’s now within reach.

    More mileage? More speed work? A different training approach altogether? Or do I just need to trust the process and keep going? When you feel like you’re doing everything right but you’re feeling stuck, what do you do next? Those are all the questions my athlete, Harsh, had when we started working together. He has […]