Roy Stevenson - Running Training and Performance ArticlesRoy Stevenson started his running career at age 13. He was New Zealand Universities 3,000 Meter Steeplechase Champion and Auckland Junior 3,000 Meter Steeplechase Champion. He competed in New Zealand and Auckland Championships on the track, road and cross-country. Coached by the legendary Arthur Lydiard and Barry Magee, Roy had the good fortune to run with the New Zealand greats of the 1970's: John Walker, Rod Dixon, and Dick Quax. His first marathon was a New Zealand under-20 record of 2:42:28, and he's run 5 marathons since, including Boston. Roy has a Master's degree in Exercise Physiology and has taught exercise science at Lake Washington Technical College, Highline Community College, University of Puget Sound, and Seattle University. For many years Roy turned his love for running into a full-time profession as a running coach and workshop speaker. His popular series of distance running workshops in the 1980's was attended by 3500 runners in the Puget Sound region. He also coached several hundred runners in the Pacific Northwest during this time. Roy shares his running expertise and experience by writing articles and research papers focused on running training and performance. He's had over 300 articles published in over 60 running, fitness and sports magazines in the United States, Canada, England, Scotland, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand. For a complete list of publications with Roy's articles,
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California Track Running NewsSept-Oct 2010 Learning to Run Like a Team Cross country team running provides valuable lifelong lessons. Here's some advice about how to run like a team.
California Track Running NewsSept-Oct 2010 Learning to Race Like a Team In cross country running the racing strategies make a huge difference in the team performance. Here is advice on how to race like a team. 
American Track & FieldSummer 2010 Why Summer Mileage is Important Summer running is an important part of cross country training and is essential to lay down a conditioning base so you can run at your full potential in the fall. 
Fast ForwardSpring 2010 Why You Need a Coach Learn about why you need a running coach and what to look for in a coach. 
TrailRunnerJanuary 2011 Build a Strong Base Winter conditioning for ultrarunning is important. Here are 3 foundation types of training to make you a stronger runner and prepare you for the spring and summer ahead. 
Marathon & Beyond March/April 2010 Health Advice for Running International Marathons Roy Stevenson and Mark Ochenrider, MD, tell you everything you need to know about staying healthy when running marathons in foreign lands, from jet lag to Montezuma’s Revenge. 
Running FitnessMarch 2010 Running to the Top: Benefits of Hill Training Make hill training an integral part of your running program and you’ll soon be flying up hills — and leaving your fellow runners in your wake. 
Running Fitness February 2010 The Ultimate Winter Workout Roy Stevenson reveals the complete winter conditioning program for endurance runners. 
Fitness PlusOctober 2009 Racing Tactics Racing tactics for 10K and half-marathon - how to set the right pace for your fitness level, and other strategies to squeeze the most out of yourself in races. 
Runner's World U.K.August 2009 Skin Smart Run safely in the sun with this simple guide to summer skin care. 
Running FitnessOctober 2009 How to Run Your Best Half Marathon Roy Stevenson provides top tips, advice and example schedules to knock seconds off your personal best. 
Trail RunnerAugust 2009 Comeback Trail Roy Stevenson gives advice about how to regain your trail running fitness after some time off. 
UltraRunningJuly 2009 Training and Competing in the Heat The single most serious threat to runners during hot summer months is heat. Everything you ever wanted to know about heat exhaustion and preventing heat injury. 
Irish RunnerFebruary/March 2009 Smarter Training, Faster Racing How variety in training known as periodization can help distance runners hit repeated peaks for race days. 
Northwest RunnerMarch 2009 Free Radicals and Antioxidants: What They Mean for Distance Runners Running can actually worsen the effects of free radicals. Here's how to counteract it. 
Colorado Runner & TriathleteMay/June 2009 Ready, Set, Run! Racing tactics and strategies for the 10K and Half Marathon. Is it time for you to try something new? 
Florida Running & TriathlonMay/June 2009 Peaking for Best Performance How to peak for your best race ever. 
Marathon & BeyondSeptember/October 2009 Advanced Training Techniques for the Marathon Learn advanced marathon training techniques to help you improve your next marathon time. Consistency and sticking to a program are critical. Return from Running to Roy Stevenson Home Page |