Category Archives: Books

My Life on the Run

Posted on November 11, 2010 by jsoldo

Tweet Bart Yasso is a running legend.  He has been Chief Running Officer at Runner’s World for the past 23 years, was inducted into the Runner USA Hall of Champions in 2007, and is known in many circles as the “mayor … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Running | Tagged , , | 3 Comments

Born to Run

Posted on August 11, 2010 by jsoldo

Tweet Based on a true story, follow Christopher McDougall as he ventures into the Copper Canyons of Mexico to answer one simple question: “Why does my foot hurt?”. “Full of incredible characters, amazing athletic achievements, cutting-edge science, and, most of … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Running | Tagged , , , , | 2 Comments

Jack Daniels Anyone?

Posted on May 27, 2010 by jsoldo

Tweet No, not that Jack Daniels! I am talking about Jack Daniels the running coach and author of The Daniels’ Running Formula. My previous training basically had two speeds: slow and fast. That’s not a bad thing, but more serious … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Running | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

Ultramarathon Man – Dean Karnazes

Posted on May 25, 2010 by jsoldo

Tweet I have been meaning to blog about Dean Karnazes for a long time, but just never got around to it.  Simply put he is amazing.  Dean is hands down one of the best endurance athletes on the planet, but … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Running | Tagged , | 4 Comments

Heart Monitor Training for the Compleat Idiot

Posted on October 9, 2009 by jsoldo

Tweet This is my first in a series about heart monitor training.  My new training training regime incorporates the techniques found in the above book, Heart Monitor Training for the Complete Idiot by John L. Parker, Jr.  It has only been … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Gear, Running | Tagged , , | Leave a comment