Kettlebells and runners are made for each other! Kettlebells are easy to store. Kettlebell exercises are simple to do. Kettle weights work key muscle groups for running. And, this kettlebell leg workout for runners is sure to improve your speed, power, and endurance. What makes kettlebells so good? A kettlebell is shaped like an iron … Read more
If you know me, you know that I battled a hamstring injury for more than a year. It was so long and the injury was so stubborn, that I thought I would never get better and be able to run again. However, with these hamstring exercises for runners, I was able to overcome my high … Read more
Ahh, tempo runs. They are a magical run that benefits runners by allowing them to run faster and farther by spurring key physiological adaptations. But what is a tempo run? In basic terms, a tempo run is a sustained effort run that teaches your body to run faster for longer. I must be honest here. I … Read more
Most runners want to run faster but by running alone, you cannot optimally achieve this. You need to train your muscles to work faster with more power. Plyometrics workouts do this. This plyometric workout for runners will teach your entire body to run with more power using less energy. The explosive exercises I include below … Read more
Don’t call it a dreadmill! Treadmills are TOOLS to keep you running consistently no matter the obstacle. Indeed as running outside gained popularity in 2020, so did treadmill running. Many people discovered what moms of young children already knew—treadmill running is a saving grace when you can’t leave your house. Running on a treadmill comes … Read more
We all want to run faster. But SHOCKER!, to get faster doesn’t always require running fast or running more. Running drills are an effective way to run faster and improve proper running form. They do this quite simply by improving your neuromuscular coordination and strength. When I decided to try to qualify for the Olympic … Read more
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