Andy Reed

Andy Reed

Canmore, AB
Nov
19
Looking for exercises and preparation for your sport?

Looking for exercises and preparation for your sport?

Looking for some good early season XC skiing exercises? Maybe boxing, or indoor soccer is your thing. This website is
Nov
17
Dirtbag Runners Bow Valley workout for November 18, 2021

Dirtbag Runners Bow Valley workout for November 18, 2021

Dirtbags! So tomorrow is Thursday and I just checked out the paved west side of Cougar creek - totally bare
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Nov
15
Embrace the Journey, results don't matter (from the Crag)

Embrace the Journey, results don't matter (from the Crag)

For most recreational runners, racing may not even be on the horizon, but a lot of us love the thrill
3 min read
Nov
14
How much speed do you need?

How much speed do you need?

"From a training standpoint, speed is rarely the limiting factor in how fast you can race, even for a
1 min read
Nov
12
It's all in your head (previously published in the Crag & Canyon)

It's all in your head (previously published in the Crag & Canyon)

The power of the brain cannot be underestimated! “Mind over Matter” is somewhat of a cliché,  but like most clichés,
3 min read
Nov
11
Peak 8 on the Double Quad

Thought for the day....

There’s an old Eastern adage: “Before enlightenment, chop wood, carry water. After enlightenment, chop wood, carry water.” It’s
Nov
11
Dirtbag Runners workout for November 11, 2021 - "30/30s"

Dirtbag Runners workout for November 11, 2021 - "30/30s"

Hi there folks! Here is the workout for Thursday night, a deceptively tough one, great for maximising your time at
1 min read
Nov
07
Molly Seidel’s weekly intensity spread.

Molly Seidel’s weekly intensity spread.

Molly is the Olympic marathon bronze medalist. Just look at how much (ie. how little) intensity she does (data is
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Nov
07
The Strength-Endurance Continuum

The Strength-Endurance Continuum

If I’m a runner - how many reps should I be doing in my strength sessions? Great question. I
2 min read
Nov
05
Random thoughts on racing and training

Random thoughts on racing and training

I saw this in Addie Bracy's "Mental Training for Ultrarunning", and it struck a cord. I