There are many great running workouts that will help you get ready for your goal race: speed work, tempo runs, and others are all great. But, the race simulator workout, as the name suggests, is one of the best workouts that you can do to get ready for your race. So what are the benefits of race … [Read more...]
Summer Speed: 3 Speed Workouts for Runners
Summer is a time when many runners are working on building speed for fall races. It's smart to build in a weekly speed session to your training plan if you have a time goal for your next race. If you're working toward a PR, or just looking to get a little faster, try these speed workouts for runners … [Read more...]
Feeling Sick: When to Run and When to Rest
When you really start to identify as a runner, forcing yourself to take a rest day when you're sick can be really tough to do. You might worry if you skip your workout you might not be ready for your race, or you may think that you'll be a better runner if you just power through. I've definitely … [Read more...]
The 3 Things You Must Do to Run Faster
Just about every runner dreams about running faster at some point. I know I certainly do—I've spent years of my life chasing down PRs (literally). But, it's very important to get faster the smart way, or you're likely to get injured, like I did when I first started running. Getting faster the smart … [Read more...]
Easy Treadmill Speed Workouts
It's great to have some treadmill workouts in your back pocket for those times when it's too icy, stormy, hot, or just plain dangerous to run outside. The treadmill can also be a great tool for speedwork. I personally prefer to do my speedwork on the treadmill so I don't have to worry about having … [Read more...]
Breathing Tips for Runners
Breathing during running can be one of the hardest things to figure out as you start running. You feel like you're constantly working to pull in as much air as you can while the muscles in your legs are burning. If you've felt this way, you're not alone. When acquaintances find out I'm a running … [Read more...]
My Winter Running Motivation
Winter is such a tough time for runners if you live somewhere that gets cold, icy, and snowy during the winter. When everyone else is hiding, you have to find the motivation to get up and either brave the slippery sidewalks, or to hit the treadmill for what feels like the billionth time. Today I … [Read more...]
Take Advantage of Your Running Off Season
Many runners who train for races will train for a few peak races a year, with short breaks between training cycles. With all of that training, many runners, myself included get a little burnt out on running. It's a great idea to take a couple weeks off from running a year to recharge mentally … [Read more...]
How Runners Can Avoid Injury
At one point in my running coach training course, the instructor asked us to raise our hands if we'd ever been injured. Every single person in that room raised their hands. If you've been running for longer than a few months, chances are you've had at least a mild running injury. And, you probably … [Read more...]
Staying Motivated to Run Without a Race
Staying motivated while training for a race can be tough. You know the race is coming up, so you feel the pressure to train so you're ready, but things can come up, staying in bed can seem more enticing. What's even more difficult is staying motivated when you're done racing for the year, or maybe … [Read more...]
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