Let me preface this race report by saying I am really happy with where I am fitness-wise currently.  The longest run I have completed since my hamstring said “No Mas!” at California International Marathon has been 10 miles.  My running has not been very intense.  I have been building but my biggest week since November … [Read More]

It’s that time of year again.  The time to plan how your season will look.  Where will you peak?  How will you train?  When is a good time to up the volume/intensity?  What races do you want to do? I could go on for a while with these self-asked-questions, but I am sure you get … [Read More]

As an introductory offer, receive a FREE strength planning session to discuss goals with R.P.M. Coach Jim Lubinski as well as 1 FREE 30 minute strength session/fitness assessment with Jim. E-mail Jim@Jimlubinski.com to schedule.  No commitment necessary. Follow Jim and R.P.M. on Twitter @JimLubinski Go To www.redperformancemultisport.com for more info on endurance sport/strength coaching “Let’s … [Read More]

Perforated ear drum means no outdoor cycling on a beautiful SoCal Saturday, here is my workout: 15 minute warm up 8 x 5 minutes HARD/5 minutes easy b/t each Finished off with: 10 x 40 seconds ALL OUT, 20 seconds easy 5 minutes easy 10 x 40 seconds ALL OUT, 20 seconds easy   Just … [Read More]

It has a busy month.  I haven’t had time to sit down let alone keep up to date on my blog.  I started the month in Tempe, AZ with coach Ryan Riell where we ran a USAT Youth and Juniors Triathlon Skills Camp.  This was a great experience.  It was nice to hang with young … [Read More]

I contributed to a new article on Men’s Fitness.com, read it and let me know what you think

Yesterday I officially passed the NASM Certified Personal Training exam.  For 1-on-1 personal training or group sessions contact me at jim@jimlubinski.com, or call my office at 310-775-7278  

I wrote a new blurb for Men’s Fitness, click here to read it

When studying for the Certified Personal Trainer exam there is a topic called the General Adaptation Syndrome.  This says that the human body will adapt to the stress placed on it.  The only way to keep making gains is to keep pushing the envelope in training.  Yes, you need recovery, but you must be willing to … [Read More]

Men’s Fitness  does a segment in which they take questions from the public via their Facebook page and get an expert to answer the questions on their website.  I have been named this expert to their running questions.  I will post the articles when they are published on the site, but I look forward to the … [Read More]