Coach Mike Mead

February 2017 - Crossing the Finish Line

January 2017 - The Benefits of Running

December 2016 - Set Training Goals for the New Year

November 2016 - A Transitional Time of Year

October 2016 - The Lack of Motivation

September 2016 - Running with Heart

August 2016 - Time Is On Your Side!

July 2016 - Running Mind Games

June 2016 - Summer Time for a Change

May 2016 - Track & Field at a Crossroads

April 2016 - Plan Your Schedule

March 2016 - In for the Long Run

February 2016 - Are You Training for Success?

January 2016 - You Are What You Eat!

December 2015 - Move It or Lose It!

November 2015 - My Greatest Motivator

October 2015 - Details, Details, Details

September 2015 - Running the Numbers

August 2015 - Stretching Your Limits

July 2015 - Summer Running Tips

June 2015 - Running Essentials

May 2015 - Breathing on the Run

April 2015 - Things I Learned About Running

March 2015 - Why & When to Speed Train

February 2015 - If You Need Speed, Try Repeat 400's

January 2015 - Delay Your New Year's Running Plan

December 2014 - Is Your Bacon Committed?

November 2014 - Fall Running

October 2014 - Running Through Stressful Times

September 2014 - Doing the Right Kind of Speed

August 2014 - Summer Running Reprieve

July 2014 - Summer Bummer Running Blues

June 2014 - Are You Committed to Your Training?

May 2014 - Enjoy the Weather

April 2014 - A Runner's Handy Work

March 2014 - Track and Field Needs a Makeover

February 2014 - Mining for Training Log Nuggets

January 2014 - New Year, New You!

December 2013 - Are You Getting Enough Rest?

November 2013 - Off Season Training

October 2013 - Results-Based Training

September 2013 - You are What You Eat?

August 2013 - Training and Racing for Purpose

July 2013 - Running Streaks

June 2013 - New Adventurs in Running

May 2013 - The Three Levels of Running

April 2013 - Pay Attention to Details

March 2013 - Chart Your Course for Successful Running

February 2013 - Learn to Walk Before You Run

January 2013 - New Year, New You?

December 2012 - Stay out of the Zone - Comfort Zone!

November 2012 - Running Gets No Respect!

October 2012 - Great Running in the Month of October

September 2012 - The Merits of Cross Country Running

August 2012 - Getting Older, Running Smarter

July 2012 - Be Cool About Summer Morning Runs

June 2012 - Running while on the Road

May 2012 - Get on Track for 2012 Track & Field pt. 2

April 2012 - Get on Track for 2012 Track & Field pt. 1

March 2012 - Pace Yourself to Faster Times

February 2012 - Finding the Right Motivation to Run

January 2012 - Have a Plan for Successful Running

December 2011 - Practical Running Gifts for the Holidays

November 2011 - Dress (not) to (be) Kill(ed)!

October 2011 - Running Mechanics Revisited

September 2011 - Running Makes a Difference

August 2011 - Beat the Heat, But Not Your Body

July 2011 - Breathe Right to Run

June 2011 - Food for Thought, Part Deux

May 2011 - Rest & Recovery

April 2011 - Tracking Your Efforts

March 2011 - Running Technology without a Coach

February 2011 - Notching Up the Speed

January 2011 - Running When the Weather Outside is Frightful

December 2010 - Running With A Purpose

November 2010 - Running Psyched; no Psyched Out

October 2010 - Fall Weather Distance Training

September 2010 - Tips for Racing Success

August 2010 - Dress for Running Success

July 2010 - Running in Heat & Humidity

June 2010 - Road Race Management Basics

May 2010 - Keeping Time on the Run

April 2010 - Running for Running’s Sakes

March 2010 - More On Less Stretching

February 2010 - Tread Lightly Dear Runner

January 2010 - Hit the Hills for Transition Training

December 2009 - Building a Base for Running Success

November 2009 - A Thankful Runner's Bounty

October 2009 - Running Naked – Foot loose and Injury Free

September 2009 - Less Stress, Less Stretch

August 2009 - Water Works

July 2009 - The Run

June 2009 - The Running De-Evolution

May 2009 - Hey, It's Only Running!

April 2009 - Preparing for the Road Ahead

March 2009 - Consistency & Moderation

February 2009 - Life From The Sidelines

January 2009 - Race Wisely for More PR's

December 2008 - New Year's Training Plans

November 2008 - The Ultimate Runner's Challenge

October 2008 - The Need for Speed

September 2008 - Food for thought

August 2008 - Flip-Flop Hazards for Runners Feet

July 2008 - Lazy, Hazy, Crazy Days of Summer

June 2008 - Summertime Morning Runs

May 2008 - The Moderate Details to Running

April 2008 - Consistency in Training

March 2008 - Speed Training Variety

February 2008 - The Benefits of Consistent Running

January 2008 - Five things to do to make you a better runner in ‘08

December 2007 - An Ear for Safety

November 2007 - Tempo Running

October 2007 - Time for Serious Distance Training

September 2007 - Cross Country: Off-Road Racing

August 2007 - "Arm" Yourself to Run Well

July 2007 - Run, Run, Run!

June 2007 - Get a Grip on Running Surfaces

April 2007 - Avoid Becoming a "Zombie Jogger"

March 2007 - The Interval Training Advantage

February 2007 - Group Training to a Faster You

January 2007 - Cold Weather Running

December 2006 - Prepping for a Marathon

November 2006 - What to Look For in a Road Race

October 2006 - Warm-Up With A Pre-Race Routine

September 2006 - Mental Training on the Run

August 2006 - The Secret to Being A Better Runner

July 2006 - Dealing With The Summer Heat

June 2006 - Mid-Year Running Review

May 2006 - Taking it to the Streets

April 2006 - Take A Break from Pace Training

March 2006 - It's All In the Numbers

February 2006 - Strength Training Basics for Runners

January 2006 - Resolution Running

December 2005 - Tis the Season to Pause

November 2005 - Going Long in the Cold

October 2005 - The Agony of "Da Feet"

September 2005 - So You Want to be a College Runner?

August 2005 - Tending to Details for a Faster You

July 2005 - Running Reform

June 2005 - Training Tips for High School Runners

May 2005 - Speed Play - Shift Them Gears!

April 2005 - May The Form Be With You

March 2005 - Running Buddy

February 2005 - Road Race Etiquette

January 2005 - Starting a Running Program - Part 4 of 4

December 2004 - Starting a Running Program - Part 3 of 4

November 2004 - Starting a Running Program - Part 2 of 4

October 2004 - Starting a Running Program - Part 1 of 4

September 2004 - Cross-Train Out of Your Running Rut

August 2004 - Stress-Free Running

July 2004 - Lazy, Hazy, Crazy Running Days of Summer

June 2004 - Fine Tuning for the Big Race

May 2004 - Planning for the Peachtree

April 2004 - The Mental Challenge of Running

March 2004 - Get Back Into Track

February 2004 - Build Your Foundation

January 2004 - Runner's Resolution

December 2003 - Run for a Cause

November 2003 - The Coach Knows Best!

October 2003 - Running on the Dark Side

September 2003 - Cross Country Season

August 2003 - Running Vacation

July 2003 - Evaluating and Goal Setting

June 2003 - Introducing myself and my goals for this column
MIKE MEAD
Assistant Athletics Director &
Head Cross Country/Track Coach
Clayton State University
Office Phone: 678-466-4679
www.clayton.edu
MikeMead@mail.clayton.edu