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. Plyometric exercises do this. This plyometric workout for runners will teach your body to run with more power using less energy. How plyometrics make you run faster I … Read more
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 in handy when your kids are too young to be left alone so you can run, or they … 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. When I decided to try to qualify for the Olympic Trials in one shot, having to shave lots off my marathon time, … Read more
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