Running Articles & Videos
Break Your Plateau on the Run
Tired of not improving your run split? Or are you putting in a lot of time running, only to be reduced to walking during a race? This high intensity workout will help bust you out [...]
Run Faster Uphill: Dave’s Hills + Flats Workout
Oftentimes when I see athletes running uphill during a race, they falter near the top and lose their form and speed. If you have a hilly race on your calendar or if your legs feel tanked [...]
Swing Pace Run Session: Get Faster & Dial-in Your Race Pace
Getting faster on your run takes work and commitment. It's attainable but there’s no easy way to gain speed! But -- with the right training and purposeful effort -- you can achieve your PR goals. [...]
Power in the Engine Room: Building Glute Strength
I refer to the gluteals as the body's "engine room". The glutes produce the power you need on the bike & run, and provide stability during the swim. If you're not sufficiently engaging your glutes, [...]
Mixed Threshold Run Workout: Money in the Bank for Race Day
Hey Gang, This #WorkoutWednesday session is the final installment in my mixed threshold series of workouts (be sure check out my similar sessions for swim and bike). Today's run session is tough, but will make you stronger and help you [...]
Ask The Man™: 3 Tips for Success in Kona
Lately I’ve been getting numerous requests from triathletes who want insights on how to race — and not just complete — the Hawaii IRONMAN. This is a massive topic (and I’ll be presenting very detailed [...]
Ripped! 12 Tips to Achieve Your Ideal Racing Weight
I'm frequently asked about the best ways to attain your ideal racing weight. As triathletes, we must strive to attain that perfect balance between lean body mass, power and immune health (it does no good to drop [...]
Workout Wednesday with BioAstin: Alleviating Hamstring and Low Back Tightness
Hi Dave, I finished my first Olympic-distance triathlon in October 2016 and my left hamstring and lower back have become tighter and more aggravated during the off-season. Can neck tightness and lower back stiffness on [...]
Workout Wednesday with BioAstin – Running Slow & Super Super Fast
Hey Gang, Today's #WorkoutWednesday is a generally slow run with repeated injections of short, fast intervals. I'm frequently asked: How do I become more efficient with my training? Sessions like this HIIT workout are part of [...]