Trying to change your natural footstrike or body position is a waste of time because it won’t make you faster. In many cases will make you slower or cause injury because it messes with the way your body naturally wants to move.
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Strength training is more important and beneficial for runners than any other “addition” to your training, like cross-training, stretching, or working on your form.
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This summer I ran two races, and although both were 5km in distance, and both were track races, they were very two very different experiences.
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Runners often wonder if they can or should be doing “more” in their training than just running. I would say that for those who really want to maximize their potential, the answer is yes, there is more to do. And that starts with Mobility, Activation and Self-Therapy.
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These six principles are the foundation of a solid training philosophy that will allow runners to improve quickly but also continue to improve year after year - they are important for beginners and experienced runners alike.
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Although training solo can sometimes be tough, overall I think it’s an advantage, and here’s why:
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Lunges are a great way to strengthen legs, improve range of motion, and reduce imbalances for runners.
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Our preparation is what allows us to achieve our goals. Sometimes, training turns our dreams into realistic goals, and sometimes lack of training turns realistic goals into dreams.
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Our reason(s) for running should constantly guide our training decisions in order to get the most out of our efforts.
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The Tracksmith Twilight 5000 is a track meet created for every day runners. If you have ever been interested in racing on a track, or if you miss it from your younger years - this is your chance!!
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Could you leave your watch at home for your next run? Most runners would balk at this idea.
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Watches are starting to tell us whether our training is productive or not, and how long we should recover.
But you know better than your watch.
At least - you SHOULD know better than your watch.
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Aim to finish every single run or workout with your best running. This doesn’t mean you run max effort at the end of every session.
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Time trialing is the most challenging test of pacing ability. To get the maximum effort out of themselves, runners must know how to measure their effort.
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Most recreational runners - and even avid runners - are not interested in calculating the amount of carbs needed, weighing and tracking those carbs leading up to a big race.
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This spring I invested in two new pairs of running shoes: the Saucony Tempus and the Saucony Endorphin Speed 3. Here’s why I chose them:
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Running while on vacation (or traveling for any reason) is a great way to see a new city. However, a destination run can easily go wrong. Follow these tips for the best chance of a great experience.
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Whether it’s a long flight or road trip, there is simply no reason to sit for hours on end, and especially not with legs crossed or in some other asymmetrical position.
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How many kms, miles, weeks or months of “base building” is enough? It’s easy to sabotage your own progress by spending way too much time base building while delaying the workouts.
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A “negative split” in running simply means the second half of your run, race, or interval is faster than the first half.
Anyone can run fast and then slow down, but not every runner can start at a strong pace and then speed up. A runner who can execute negative splits on demand demonstrates good pacing skills
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