Eat Like A Champion
To run your best, you need to eat differently than the rest of the population. Elite coach Chris Carmichael explains what be on your plate.
By Kristen Wolfe Bieler

Event Planning At A Glance
Excerpted from CORE PERFORMANCE ENDURANCE by Mark Verstegen with Pete Williams. © 2007 by JOXY LLC. Permission granted by Rodale Inc.

The Glycemic Index
Excerpted from CORE PERFORMANCE ENDURANCE by Mark Verstegen with Pete Williams. © 2007 by JOXY LLC. Permission granted by Rodale Inc.

Perfect Timing
Excerpted from CORE PERFORMANCE ENDURANCE by Mark Verstegen with Pete Williams. © 2007 by JOXY LLC. Permission granted by Rodale Inc.

Your Better Half

If you're looking to run a half-marathon this year, we have the perfect training program for you. The best part? You only have to run three days a week.
By Dave Kuehls

Run Your Best 10-Miler

Follow one of these 10-miler training plans to the finish line
By Larry Indiviglia

Run The Perfect 10-Mile Race

Some people confuse racing 10 miles with racing 10-K. Don't. "It's 61 percent longer," says Olympian Dan Browne. "That's a big difference."
By John Hanc

The Ultimate 5-K Plan

Whether you're looking to run your first 5-K or your fastest, we've got the six-week program to get you there.
By Doug Rennie

Peak Experience

26.2 rocky miles, 14,000 oxygen-sapping feet, trashed quads, twisted ankles, nasty gashes. Why does the Pikes Peak Marathon sell out in less than a day?
By John Galvin

Running Posture
Excerpted from CORE PERFORMANCE ENDURANCE by Mark Verstegen with Pete Williams. © 2007 by JOXY LLC. Permission granted by Rodale Inc.

Perfect Timing
Excerpted from CORE PERFORMANCE ENDURANCE by Mark Verstegen with Pete Williams. © 2007 by JOXY LLC. Permission granted by Rodale Inc.

Find Your Heart Rate Training Zones
Excerpted from CORE PERFORMANCE ENDURANCE by Mark Verstegen with Pete Williams. © 2007 by JOXY LLC. Permission granted by Rodale Inc.

Running Cadence
Excerpted from CORE PERFORMANCE ENDURANCE by Mark Verstegen with Pete Williams. © 2007 by JOXY LLC. Permission granted by Rodale Inc.

Bike Fit
Excerpted from CORE PERFORMANCE ENDURANCE by Mark Verstegen with Pete Williams. © 2007 by JOXY LLC. Permission granted by Rodale Inc.

Swimming Effeciency
Excerpted from CORE PERFORMANCE ENDURANCE by Mark Verstegen with Pete Williams. © 2007 by JOXY LLC. Permission granted by Rodale Inc.

Your Better Half

If you're looking to run a half-marathon this year, we have the perfect training program for you. The best part? You only have to run three days a week.
By Dave Kuehls

Run Your Best 10-Miler

Follow one of these 10-miler training plans to the finish line
By Larry Indiviglia

Run The Perfect 10-Mile Race

Some people confuse racing 10 miles with racing 10-K. Don't. "It's 61 percent longer," says Olympian Dan Browne. "That's a big difference."
By John Hanc

The Ultimate 5-K Plan

Whether you're looking to run your first 5-K or your fastest, we've got the six-week program to get you there.
By Doug Rennie

Peak Experience

26.2 rocky miles, 14,000 oxygen-sapping feet, trashed quads, twisted ankles, nasty gashes. Why does the Pikes Peak Marathon sell out in less than a day?
By John Galvin

Running Posture
Excerpted from CORE PERFORMANCE ENDURANCE by Mark Verstegen with Pete Williams. © 2007 by JOXY LLC. Permission granted by Rodale Inc.

Perfect Timing
Excerpted from CORE PERFORMANCE ENDURANCE by Mark Verstegen with Pete Williams. © 2007 by JOXY LLC. Permission granted by Rodale Inc.

Find Your Heart Rate Training Zones
Excerpted from CORE PERFORMANCE ENDURANCE by Mark Verstegen with Pete Williams. © 2007 by JOXY LLC. Permission granted by Rodale Inc.

Running Cadence
Excerpted from CORE PERFORMANCE ENDURANCE by Mark Verstegen with Pete Williams. © 2007 by JOXY LLC. Permission granted by Rodale Inc.

Your Sleep Number
Excerpted from CORE PERFORMANCE ENDURANCE by Mark Verstegen with Pete Williams. © 2007 by JOXY LLC. Permission granted by Rodale Inc.

Getting Enough Sleep
Excerpted from CORE PERFORMANCE ENDURANCE by Mark Verstegen with Pete Williams. © 2007 by JOXY LLC. Permission granted by Rodale Inc.

Bike Fit
Excerpted from CORE PERFORMANCE ENDURANCE by Mark Verstegen with Pete Williams. © 2007 by JOXY LLC. Permission granted by Rodale Inc.

Swimming Efficiency
Excerpted from CORE PERFORMANCE ENDURANCE by Mark Verstegen with Pete Williams. © 2007 by JOXY LLC. Permission granted by Rodale Inc.

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