How to Calculate Your Training and Recovery Balance Sheet
One of the main problems with running injuries is that they rarely are a result of a catastrophic event. They usually result from running out
One of the main problems with running injuries is that they rarely are a result of a catastrophic event. They usually result from running out
As a women’s running coach, and member of a women’s trail running group, I often hear the following complaint: “I don’t seem to have any
Over the last few years I’ve heard a pile of excuses why running is bad for you. “It raises cortisol.” So does anything that elicits a
The benefits of incorporating different scales, variations, and degrees to running are endless. They are also vital to run training and transfer well into just
It seems that running is once again cool. It’s been a while since the jogging craze of the 1970s, but running has gone through a
Take a large inflated ball like an exercise ball and press down hard on it. When you release the pressure, what happens? It springs back.
Running economy is a major factor for determining running performance. Better efficiency while running at race pace makes for a faster athlete who can maintain
There’s a steep hill near my house that accounts for a portion of my usual running loop. It’s also a part of our local marathon,
Pacing is one of the keys to successful running. Simply put, pacing is the ability to independently maintain a particular velocity. I say independently because
Much like weight training, your cardio performance will be affected by numerous training variables, including volume, frequency, and speed. Even mental preparation plays a role
Running was the last element of fitness I learned to enjoy. I had done it for years, but I had never liked it. It was
Running is a simple sport. Left foot, right foot, repeat. The only specific sport equipment you’ll need to run properly is a good pair of
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