Whatever your running ability, it can be said that “the race can be won on the downhill.” I’ve witnessed this on both the elite level as well as heard horror stories from ill prepared mid-packers who have trashed their legs in races with either a considerable amount of elevation change or on predominantly downhill courses [...]
Browsing Posts in Techniques
Downhill Leg Toughness & Speed
January 17, 2012
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Sport Speed Q & A
January 5, 2012
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Resolved Question Help with Plyometrics for a Novice Lacrosse Player I’m currently a junior in high school who would really like to play lacrosse next year and… I’ve never played a game in my life. The way I see it, I have a year to beat some lacrosse geared athleticism into me before I embarrass [...]
Make Your Running a “Sweet Science”
April 7, 2011
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Those who have attended my presentations know that I often compare the natural circularity of the running stride with other sports movements, the primary metaphor being the “sweet science” of boxing. It’s true that the most intelligent, effective, efficient fighters both gauge and choose the optimal moment to land their blows. They do this by [...]
Giddy-yap!
May 17, 2010
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One of the first techniques to achieve mind/body connection, I was taught, was the “Horse and Rider” visualization. It helps you “take the reins” and gain mastery over your body. It is a simplified, running specific variation of a more advanced exercise originated in Eastern Mystical Schools. The “rider” (mind/consciousness) is connected to the” horse” [...]
The Winter Base Program
The Winter Base Program is a forward-looking group of Art’s one-to-one clients that work out together between December 4, 2011 and February 19, 2012. The group meets at various scenic Boulder running venues, periodically, for both Saturday Speed and Sunday Long Runs. Take the opportunity to meet and run with runners of like ability in casual pace groups that combine efforts creatively. All abilities welcome.
The Focus:
- Learning form & stretching techniques
- Developing leg strength & speed-endurance
- Raising motivation to train consistently over the winter
- Balancing cross training with active rest
- Adapting workouts for winter conditions
- Learning more about diet, sustainable health, clothing and equipment
See calendar for time, place and format. Convenient punchcard – $30 for six workouts, good for 8 weeks. Come when it fits your schedule!
Art Ives, Running Coach
At age 55, Art Ives is an accomplished master’s runner in his own right who has successfully coached or competed at every running distance from 100 meters to 100 miles. The way he works with clients is comprehensive and creates lasting positive changes in their biomechanics, physical capability and mental attitude. His approach to running combined with his love for under taking great physical challenges helps you take a giant step toward achieving the results you really want and connects you with other people who share a love for both nature and sport.
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