Camouflaged Speed Work You Can Do Year ‘Round
3 types of training that will improve your speed, stride, and stamina, but won't burn you out.
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Greg McMillan
Greg McMillan is renowned for his ability to combine the science of endurance performance with the art of real-world coaching. He has been called “one of the best and smartest distance running coaches in America” by Amby Burfoot. While getting his graduate degree in Exercise Science he created the ever-popular McMillan Running Calculator — called “The Best Running Calculator” by Outside Magazine. A National Champion runner, himself, Greg coaches runners from beginners to Boston Qualifiers (10,000+ and counting!) to Olympians through his website www.mcmillanrunning.com.
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How Boston’s Downhills Beat You Up
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