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Working Smart: Speed and Power

November 10, 2014 By Gabe Kapler 9 Comments

Gabe Kapler destroying a cake

Endurance training for a baseball player is illogical. We are not endurance athletes.I remember a mentor of mine telling me I needed to "pound the pavement" to prepare for spring training. He was a former MLB player, and I trusted his guidance. He believed that distance running gets a player ready from a cardiovascular perspective. He was wrong. From nsca.com: The aerobic … [Read more...]

Marathons: Breaking Your Body

October 30, 2014 By Gabe Kapler 22 Comments

Gabe Kapler running

I’ve never understood it. Men and women reach middle age and it hits them. They tell their friends and family, “I’m running a marathon!” Whether it is the need to get in shape or an attempt to prove viability, running 42.195 kilometers (26 miles and 385 yards) has become the standard benchmark. Train for and run a marathon if you wish, just be aware that you’re not necessarily … [Read more...]

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