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Don’t Whine. Don’t Complain. Don’t Make Excuses: Life Lessons From Two Great...
An old cherokee told his grandson, “My son, there is a battle between two wolves inside us all. One is Evil. It is anger, greed, jealousy, resentment, inferiority, lies, and ego. The other is Good. It...
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048: Listener Questions: Becoming a Better Runner, Swim Training and More!...
Team PURSUIT triathlete Megan Pennington, on her way to the OVERALL WIN at the Litchfield Hills Triathlon! Today we dig into some great questions sent in to us from listeners. The first has to do...
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049: Coach Al visits with Triathlete Rachel Beckmann, Ironman Coeur d’Alene...
Rachel on the run in Kona 2013, sporting her signature trucker hat! Today I’m really pleased to welcome on to our podcast the winner of the women’s 30-34 Age-Group at Ironman Coeur d’Alene, Rachel...
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MORE On Running Biomechanics and Footstrike Patterns…
Dr. Kevin Kirby, DPM We recently had Dr. Kevin Kirby, DPM on our podcast (episode 47) to discuss all things running! Biomechanics, foot strike patterns, running shoe design and use, barefoot running,...
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Breaking News: Pursuit Athletic Performance to Open New Training Facility!
Breaking News: Pursuit Athletic Performance to open a NEW State-Of-The-Art Training Facility! Here it is, the exciting news we have been anxiously waiting to share with all of you: Pursuit Athletic...
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051: Talent, Training and Exploding Your Potential [Podcast]
Where does talent, in all its many forms, come from? Are we born with our own unique talents or can we develop them over time? And if we can “grow” and develop talent, how does that happen? Thinking...
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Runners: Are You Injured? Here’s the Secret Solution You Need!
Don’t train through injury and don’t think wishing it away will solve your problem! And what IS that secret solution? (Drum Roll Please………) The “secret solution” is THE TRUTH…. …..which is something...
View ArticleAre You Addicted To Sugar?
Americans on average consume an incredible amount of sugar. Studies suggest that the average person consumes over 130 pounds of added sugar (much of it hidden) annually! Believe it or not, the...
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3 TIPS to Jumpstart YOUR Running This Fall!
Team Pursuit Ultra-Runner Deb Livingston, at the start of the “Trails To A Cure” trail race! Now that FALL is officially here in the northern hemisphere (or so it seems based upon those early morning...
View ArticleWould You Benefit From More Hip Mobility?
“If your mobility is compromised enough to make you compensate, the sensory input that you have to your reflexive behavior is askew—you have an overload of information or an underload of information....
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Be Careful WHO You Get Your Running Advice From…
“Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result.” – Albert Einstein “Caveat Emptor” – Latin for let the buyer beware Hi Everyone! Coach Al here. Today I’m jumping...
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Minimum Standards: Can You Hit “X” Of Something To Ensure “Y” Result?
Team Pursuit triathletes reviewing some basic skills at our fall 2014 “Re-Set Camp.” Hi Everyone! Coach Al here. On the heels of our “Team Pursuit” Re-Set Camp this past weekend, a team member emailed...
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Musings From Coach Al: What It Really Takes To Be Successful
“What a pity that so many people would rather believe their doubts and doubt their beliefts. Why don’t we just decide to have no doubts, and believe our beliefs! Fear and worry are just the misuse of...
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The TrueForm Runner: Part 1 – Sherrington’s Law In Action
TrueForm Runners lining the front window at the Pursuit Training Center As many of you know, we are fortunate to have five TrueForm Runners (non-motorized treadmills made by Samsara Fitness) in our...
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Team Pursuit Athletic Performance: It’s Been A Banner Year!
TEAM Pursuit triathletes at the Timberman Half Ironman triathlon! 2014 was a banner year for Team Pursuit Athletic Performance. It isn’t just that we have expanded into a new training space on the top...
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Musings From Coach Al: Are You Ready?
“If people can make permanent decisions in their life regarding their choice of mate, religion, or political party, then they are equally capable of making permanent decisions regarding their food...
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Are Running Drills A Waste of Time?
Hi Everyone. Coach Al here. I often get questions from our team members and others about which running drills are best for improving form as well as “fixing” running gait issues. Today I decided to...
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Stuck In Injury? Now Is The Time To Do Something About It!
It is now mid-February. Whether or not it feels like it (can you say 70+ inches of snow and counting, if you live in the northeast!), spring is right around the corner, and with it, the events you...
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Triathlon in 2015: The Challenge of Changing Beliefs and Perceptions
Coach Al on the run at the 2004 Hawaii Ironman World Championship Hey Everyone. Coach Al here. Thanks for joining me today. I want to to share with you today some thoughts on the challenge of changing...
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Triathletes: Swim Technique – The Two MOST Common Mistakes…
“Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result.” - Albert Einstein Coach Al along with elite swim coach and Masters World Champion, Karlyn Pipes Hi Everyone! Coach...
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