A big goal for many distance runners is to get faster, and my guess is that if you're reading this post, you'd like to work on getting faster, too. If you're just starting out with speed work, simpler speed workouts like fartleks and strides are a great place to start. However, if you've been doing … [Read more...]
Early Morning Running Tips
If you're like me, your motivation to work out can quickly fade away as the day goes on. I almost always run as early as I can in the morning to get my run in, so that way I'll have less time to talk myself out of it. (This is especially true when I'm feeling less motivated than I'd like.) I … [Read more...]
Hill Running Tips
If you're like me, you probably did your best to avoid running in hilly areas when you first started running. Let's face it: hills are hard. But they'll also make you a better runner, and in some instances, you really do need to train on hills. So, quit avoiding the hills and tackle them like the … [Read more...]
Heart Rate Training and Running
Many runners, especially new runners, tend to run faster than they should. Easy runs often aren't as easy as they should be. And, if you're newer to running, you may not know what an easy run should feel like in your body yet. Running with a heart rate monitor will allow you to better track … [Read more...]
What is Running Economy?
If you've done any reading about how to become a better runner, chances are you've heard that running economy is very important. If you're racing against another runner and you're a more economical runner, you're more likely to win the race. Running at faster speeds will feel a little easier. Given … [Read more...]
How to Become a Faster Runner
When most people start running, they have two main desires: one, to run longer, and two, to run faster. You run your first 5K, you love the excitement of racing, and so you resolve to run your second 5K a little faster. Maybe your desire to run faster grows to training for a BQ (running a marathon … [Read more...]
What is a Tempo Run and Why Should I Do Them?
If you've been running for a while, or even if you've been doing a good amount of reading about running, you've probably heard about tempo runs. But, you might be asking yourself, exactly what is a tempo run and why would they benefit my training? Tempo runs can make running at certain faster speeds … [Read more...]
Simple Lower Body Barre Workout for Runners
If you've been reading my blog for a few months, you know how deeply I've fallen in love with barre. I now teach barre classes several times a week and try to take class a minimum of three times a week, ideally four or five. It has me feeling much stronger all over. As a runner, I really feel the … [Read more...]
Best Tips for Preventing Running Injuries
I remember when I took my RRCA running coach training and we got to our section about injuries, our trainer asked us to raise our hand if we had ever gotten a running injury. Everyone in the room raised his or her hand. So, if runners relatively injury-prone, it makes sense that we should be … [Read more...]
How to Choose a Running Training Plan
Choosing the right training plan for your running can be pretty daunting, especially if you're not working one-on-one with a running coach who writes the plan for you based on your needs. There are a lot of factors to consider when finding the perfect plan for you and your needs, and you may not … [Read more...]