Bob MittlemanSep 29, 20202 minBenefits of racing before marathon (5k,10k, half, etc)Its’ racing season (sort of). This is the time of year where most of my clients, friends and colleagues have been gearing up for. Races...
Bob MittlemanJul 2, 20202 minRunning a Virtual Race: "Plan B"Your training is going well. You are in really good shape. You have no place to go. Uggh. Welcome to 2020 racing season. COVID 19 has...
Bob MittlemanFeb 21, 20202 minTreadmill RunningThe treadmill can be your friend when the weather and/or the terrain in the great outdoors is not conducive to running. Before heading to...
Bob MittlemanNov 17, 20192 minWeather Adjustments: Fall Season heading into WinterWe are smack in the middle of fall. Well sort of. You see, in my family the running joke is that there is a beginning day for fall and a...
Bob MittlemanJun 22, 20192 minFollow The Instructions ProvidedYour workout scheduled calls for an easy run. Nothing fancy or crazy. Just a nice and smooth run. You feel great and decide to set a...
Bob MittlemanApr 12, 20192 min'Tis the Season for Goal Setting"If you don't know where you are going, you'll end up someplace else”: Yogi Berra As winter wraps up and spring is days away, it’s a...
Bob MittlemanJan 12, 20192 minThe Right ProgramI hear from many clients, student athletes on my X-Country team and running buddies: “So, what makes a good running plan or program? If...
Bob MittlemanOct 17, 20181 minThree Workouts for Runners to Guarantee Race SuccessHere are three workouts that will get you to a have a successful race. I wrote this also for Training Peaks. Click here for the link to...
Bob MittlemanFeb 10, 20182 minIt's All About the ShoesRunning is such a simple sport to equip. You need running shoes and something comfortable to wear. That’s it. Sure you can add a nice...
Bob MittlemanNov 10, 20172 minPost Race AnalysisYou just crossed the finish line. Happy? Sad? Content? Distraught? Lots more emotions to list but we will keep it to a small dosage. The...
Bob MittlemanAug 10, 20172 minTraining as a Masters RunnerThe term Masters Runner applies to a 35 year and older runner who competes in track according to USA Track and Field. For road racing,...
Bob MittlemanJun 10, 20173 minFun way to find out your 5k PaceIt's that time of year where there are 5k races seemingly every weekend. There certainly is not a shortage of opportunities to compete...
Bob MittlemanApr 10, 20171 minTapering For Your Marathon to Guarantee SuccessThe taper for a marathon is one of the easiest yet hardest part of a training program. You can't skip it if you want to succeed. Here...
Bob MittlemanMar 10, 20174 minThe Components of a Workout Plan to help you SucceedTo reach one’s goals and potential, takes time. Part of the process is in creating a proper base to build off of. Once a base and...
Bob MittlemanJan 5, 20172 minSetting up your plan for the New YearHappy New Year!!! Happy Planning!!! It’s January and you are well into your off season. And while it may be your off season and time to...
Bob MittlemanNov 11, 20161 minThe Dreaded Annual Turkey TrotGobble. Gobble. Gobble. Thanksgiving is fast approaching. It’s one of the best holiday traditions we have as a country. It’s all about...
Bob MittlemanSep 22, 20161 minOvercoming Doubts For Your Fall Running RaceYou've put in all the work to get you ready for your starting "gate". But, there are always doubts that creep in. Here is my post...
Bob MittlemanJul 27, 20163 minA Solid Core leads to Solid Results"A lot of people are afraid of heights. Not me, I'm afraid of widths. " Stephen Wright Runners tend to do one thing well…. RUN. They...
Bob MittlemanJun 14, 20163 minData is king"When performance is measured, performance improves. When performance is measured and reported back, the rate of improvement...
Bob MittlemanMay 4, 20161 minStriving for Perfection“Gentlemen, we will chase perfection, and we will chase it relentlessly, knowing all the while we can never attain it. But along the way,...