A progression run is mental challenge, not just a physical workout. It requires way more focus than a regular run.
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As a rec runner my training style and habits are very similar to what they were as a pro. The volume is less and the paces are slower, but I mostly train the same. There are, however, some key differences:
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While training through a heat wave, remember this: consistent, solid, B level workouts are much more important than acing any single workout. No one’s going to feel “fresh” or “sharp” or “snappy” in stifling conditions.
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I love the way these shoes make me feel while I’m running. As a natural heel striker, I respond really well to the way these shoes help shift the body forward and into a slightly more aggressive body position for running fast.
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We did a good job of holding back early on, running with patience so that we could finish strong.
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My injury lasted 6 weeks: from the day I first noticed the pain to the first run with ZERO pain. The first 12 days I didn’t run, which means I ran with manageable pain for over a month.
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A shakeout run is a short easy run that is meant to help your legs feel better. A shakeout run is usually in the range of 1-3miles in distance. The pace is a comfortable jog or run.
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Getting ready for a big workout or race? Here are some of my best tips to make sure your legs are feeling good!
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It’s doubtful I would have considered applying at all, except I had already had a message to pitch: Training Your Mind.
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I recommend either starting with the hill, determining the incline and choosing (or creating) a workout that suits the terrain OR pick your workout and then scouting for a suitable hill.
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Find a short circuit that:
1) doesn’t involve any street crossings
2) is on a quiet street with low traffic…
#2. Procrastinating the Run: Pushing the run back all day long and then feeling too full and tired during the run.
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Writing this blog in honour of the World Athletics Indoor Championships happening this weekend!
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Alternating between 2 pairs of running shoes will extend the life of your shoes because it allows more time for the foam to decompress between each run before being pounded on again.
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Coming at you with a third installment of secrets of the pros today. Today’s theme is INDIVIDUALIZATION.
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What’s even more important than hitting the splits is how it feels to hit the splits.
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Just because you’re not a professional runner doesn’t mean you can’t train like one.
In fact, there a lot of things recreational runners should do in their training but for a variety of reasons, simply don’t. Here are the “Secrets” I learned as a pro runner.
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I am currently dealing with a(nother) setback in training for a sub-5 minute mile. Here are some tools and lessons I’ve picked up over the course of my running and coaching career that make this situation a bit easier, my best advice on dealing with setbacks.
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Here are my tips to make your first few runs back the best they can be, plus my top caution for your return.
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