I have gotten quite a few questions about racing well in the mud (10-12km) vs. a faster cross country surface. The first thing to understand is that the two most important things to racing well in cross country are the connection to strength...

The following is adapted from the book, “Run Faster From the 5k to the Marathon : How to be your own best coach”. Authored by Brad Hudson. After a bad race or two, or a spell of sub-par training, it’s common to think, “I...

Today we look back at a great piece on ‘Hill Sprints’ published in Running Times Magazine (March 2009), authored by Brad Hudson Every runner I coach does regular sessions of short hill sprints. Should you? Well, these brief, maximal-intensity...

Marathon Performance Training Group is pleased to announce the addition of Mohamed Trafeh. The former Arizona Wildcat and Duarte High School, CA phenom is preparing for a breakout season. The 24-year old wrapped up 2009 with a victory in the...

Yes, it’s the Thursday before the 2009 ING New York City Marathon – so we are cutting it a bit close. That being said, we’ve put together a relatively simple prediction contest over in our forums. To grab your share of the...

Hi Coach Hudson, Do you think I could possibly get your take on the whole midfoot/forefoot vs. heel striking issue. I would really like to hear your opinion. I enjoy viewing all the things you post on facebook. I also really enjoyed what you...