These running training tips will help you get faster, stay healthy, and stay motivated. Learn everything from how much to sleep to how much to run.
How many miles you run a day is dependent upon factors such as your running experience and running background. Runners will want to gradually increase mileage by about 10 percent week to week, with a slight reduction in volume every forth week. Most runs should be between 30 to 90 minutes with the exception of … 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
When that alarm goes off in the morning and I am warm and snuggled up in my bed—with my golden retriever nestled against my legs and my 4-year-old son in the crook of my arm—it is SO HARD to get up….especially in the winter. I know I’m not alone. That’s why I wanted I wanted … Read more
You can train your gut to minimize runner’s trots and tummy troubles during the marathon. They key is to practice fueling on your long runs, aiming to take in an energy gel every half hour, and fluids about every mile. Learn how. Being a runner has many wonderful side effects but one of them is … Read more
The marathon taper is vital for race day success. How much a runner will taper and for how long depends on the individual runner. But most marathon tapers will be 2-3 weeks long and include a drop of 10 to 40 percent in volume. If you did speedwork during your marathon training, you will continue … Read more
Life happens. And there will inevitably come a time when you will be forced to decide when to skip a workout—and then how to adjust your running schedule if you do. Deciding when to skip a workout or miss your run can be pretty agonizing for a runner. We are conditioned to push through pain, … Read more
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