Taking a break from focused training doesn’t require staying sedentary for days on end. In fact I advise against this especially for older runners.
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If we’re thinking about racing people around us, we won’t be thinking about things like: fatigue, bad weather, hills, chafing, or anything else that could distract us from running our best.
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Last month I lined up for the Crim 10 Mile race in Flint, Michigan. This was the first time I’ve run the race, and I had a great day.
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There are 3 things to look for when seeking running guidance: Broad Experience, Qualifications & someone who knows their limits.
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Thoughts on my recent race at the Detroit Classic 5000m
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Training plan designers don’t know what paces are appropriate for the user. The user is meant to plug in the pace that’s right for them. But most users don’t know how to determine their pace either!
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The symptoms of perimenopause that affected my running and training the most were: Sleep disturbances, Fatigue and Muscle Pain.
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If the training plan isn’t appropriate or realistic, we will obviously not be able to complete it. But this shouldn’t make us feel like we’re failing… it should make us re-evaluate the plan.
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Gaining fitness and staying healthy is a juggling act. It’s always a tough call to delay or skip a workout if something hurts. That being said, We can’t expect to feel perfect all the time, nor can we expect to make gains if we take a day off every single time we feel a tiny bit of soreness.
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Many runners wonder if they have “good form” but usually, form doesn’t need to be a concern.
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This time of year I often get new clients looking to prepare for a fall marathon. And the most common question I get is “how long do I need to train?”
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Cadence simply means “steps per minute.” AND the actual truth about cadence is that it changes depending on speed.
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Do you sometimes fade to the finish of your run or workout? Are you used to getting passed at the end of your races?
Well, it doesn’t have to be this way.
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As a coach of runners specifically, my focus for designing strength training programs is on building strength without emphasizing muscle growth. When training for strength, we need to keep reps low and weight high: 6 reps per set at the most.
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There are several options for getting hydration during a run, and it all comes down to personal preference. In other words: how much do you hate carrying things while you run?
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During a long run or race we want to prevent dehydration, because losing over 2% body weight in water (via sweating) can hurt performance.
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Sports nutrition products can be so helpful for runners who want to fuel well before, during and after working out. But you can actually use regular, non sport labeled, foods and unpackaged, unprocessed foods as well.
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Runners of all distances can benefit from a hit of sugar during a workout or shorter run, even if there’s no danger or bonking.
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This blog will explain in basic terms how the body uses fuel for running, what happens when we “bonk” or “crash” and how to avoid it.
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