Author Archives: Jeff Gaudette

Many runners are Type-A personalities and are paranoid when it comes to missing runs. Just the thought of a few unplanned days off makes most of us want to wince. In fact, many runners will go to great lengths to … Continue reading →

The marathon long run is overrated…I’ll pause to let the sound of your gasps fade. In my experience, too many runners focus on trying to get in multiple 20 or 22 milers in their training segment at the expense of … Continue reading →

As the creator of many RunKeeper FitnessClasses, I am always on the lookout for new ways to challenge your physiological systems and introduce new stimuli to your training. After working with hundreds of athletes over the last 7 years, I’ve … Continue reading →

RunKeeper FitnessClasses are an invaluable resource for runners looking to take their training and racing to the next level. Besides keeping you accountable and providing critical fitness data, FitnessClasses help put you on the perfect schedule that you don’t have … Continue reading →

It doesn’t matter if you’re a beginner training for your first 5k or a veteran trying to qualify for the Boston Marathon, the workout and recovery process is the foundation and guiding principle behind all the RunKeeper FitnessClasses. To understand … Continue reading →

Breaking down complicated exercise physiology theories and explaining them in easy to digest concepts is sort of my Rubik’s Cube. I enjoy the challenge of applying scientific research to the FitnessClasses offered at RunKeeper and then helping the community understand … Continue reading →

One of the most neglected aspects of a running race or workout is a proper warm-up. Runners either don’t realize the potential benefits of a proper warm-up, or they skip it to save time. However, a good warm-up is like … Continue reading →

If you grew up in the 80′s and early 90′s, as I did, or maybe just watched a lot of Saturday morning cartoons with your children, you probably caught a few episodes of GI Joe. At the end of every … Continue reading →