Hot weather is the most common challenge you will face as a runner in preparing for your event. No matter if it is a short lived heat wave or you live in a climate with high temperatures for long portions of the year, the heat presents unique challenges for runners of all abilities. It is …
If you haven’t ran outdoors yet this year chances are you will be doing so in the near future. After a winter of being cooped up in the gym on an indoor track or confined to a treadmill it’s time to get outside and get some fresh air – unless you are one to brave …
If you are finding yourself struggling to stay committed to your running during the summer months you are not alone. In fact, a recent poll conducted on running in the summer confirms that 89% of runners surveyed reported times of feeling less motivated during the summer. This just leaves 11% that report they remain just …
When first starting out many runners make the mistake of adding on mileage, speed training, or pace runs too fast. The first weeks of a training program might seem “too easy” and they know they can push it harder. They may even start training without even building up a base for a few weeks and …
I often have a hard time getting started running, but once I run for a mile or so it gets easier. Is this normal? What can I do to overcome this? -Sara Parker I often receive the question or comments from runners on the start of a run being painful or hard to get underway …
One decision every runner must make is which races to sign up for. With so many to choose from how do you decide which ones to do? Depending on where you live you might have a lot of options nearby and where to race is not a question. For others, options may be more limited. …
Training During The Winter: Strategies To Improve Your Running Running In Cold Weather Just as running in the heat of summer presents challenges, running in cold weather presents its own set of challenges. Despite how hot it may get in the summer the heat is not as big of a deterrent as the cold for …
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Each year thousands of people who have no prior running experience decide to run the marathon. Whether it is for charity, a personal goal, a check-off on life’s bucket list, being the in thing to do or just because, the decision is made. They eagerly sign-up for a race no matter how soon it might …
Perhaps no other training measurement is as important as VO2 max. The basic definition of VO2 max is the maximum amount of oxygen your body can use during exercise. As a runner, this is used to measure your level of fitness. VO2 AbbreviationThe V in VO2 represents volume, but not just as a quantity. It …
A trend growing in popularity are “Couch To 5K” training programs that proclaim that you can be in any condition and by running 3 times per week for 9 weeks be ready to complete a 5K race. It’s fantastic to see that people are taking their health and fitness into their own hands. The training …