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I try to live life by the mantra:  How I do something is how I do everything.  This is for all of my runners in and out of the office…you are about to do something really big!  You have done all the physical preparation necessary for success.  You have spent your free time throughout this [...]

Having trained marathoners during my career and after running 13 marathons, my readers get to reap the benefits of my knowledge.  I want to offer you the 5 most important tips for the weeks before the marathon.   Anderson Peak Performance will help you along the way!  The five most important things to think about in [...]

With a month to go to the ING New York Marathon, Anderson Peak Performance has guidelines to help you prepare and insure your athletic success.  If you are mentally and physically ready you will have the ability to soar to victory.  These four weeks are the time to get your mental act together and begin [...]

When it comes to long run fatigue this Autumn, Anderson Peak Performance knows the basics.  Stretching pre and post run,  watching the weather as it has been consistently rainy and humid, as well as post-run rest and rehydration are important considerations. Finding yourself falling asleep after your long runs?  This can be a normal side [...]

There is a controversy heating up about barefoot running.  The team at Anderson Peak Performance wants to offer some insight into this.  I believe that we were taught to walk with shoes and that running shoes are THE ESSENTIAL  part of a runner’s  gear.  If you are planning on running any races this fall, especially [...]

Now is the time to integrate speed running when preparing  for the New York City Marathon.  The team at Anderson Peak Performance wants you to finish at your personal best.  Last week, I talked about using long runs to guarantee that you have the stamina for the Marathon.  Now, I want to discuss speed training [...]

When finishing The New York Marathon, the last 10k is the hardest part.  Anderson Peak Performance can help you to be ready to power through to the finish line.  Most of the  last 10k of the Marathon is in Central Park  with hills that look bigger than the Himalayas on race day.  How you run [...]

Now is the time for long runs if you are preparing for the New York City Marathon.   Anderson Peak Performance can help you to be ready.  I am not running due to a May surgery on my left knee.  Instead I have put all of my training time and energy into helping all runners complete [...]

Have you dealt with an Iliotibial (IT) Band Injury?  At Anderson Peak Performance we know what it’s like to be slowed down or sidelined by leg pain due to aggressive running.  There are many ways to counteract this pain. Run your hand down the side of your leg from above your hip to below  your [...]

Its summer in the city. Its time to choose which summer races to sign up for. If you need encouragement, Anderson Peak Performance recommends joining a runner’s club.  Now that you are ready for a challenge, get out and run.  Hard core or not, running in New York City with other enthusiasts is an experience [...]