A real-life example of what running by feel (effort-based running) looks like. Includes training assignments based on effort level, and the resulting data.
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After the 2016 Olympics I had one more race my schedule - the 5th Avenue Road mile in NYC. I was mentally and emotionally exhausted, but instead of scratching out of 5th Ave, I did something new for me: I slacked in my training.
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Taping turned out to be the most important and effective intervention for my Plantar Fasciitis because taping the foot allowed me to resume training while my plantar healed.
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Because running is a high impact sport associated with lots of injury, any additions to our running schedule should be gradual - regardless of whether we are just getting starting or are from a high level of overall fitness.
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The desire to get the most out of ourselves isn’t just for elite athletes. Anyone and everyone can benefit from breathing techniques to navigate nerves or anxiety leading up to an important race.
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There’s a delicate balance between volume and intensity in training. Runners simply cannot afford to run a lot a high effort without risking injury or burnout.
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Training capacity is different for everyone and depends on natural ability, current fitness, training history, age, rest/recovery, and training intensity, among other factors.
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Strength training programs for runners should be designed to offer them some kind of benefit that they aren’t getting from running.
When lifting heavy, the training effect of a strength session is more similar to fast running or sprinting than it is to distance running.
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As a freshman you will have to balance living away from home, meal planning (or time to/from the cafeteria), attending classes, doing homework, attending practice, travel for competition, your social life and sleep!
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Please note that I am not a parent. Here are some of my thoughts and opinions based on my experience as a coach, based on the parent and student-athlete interactions I’ve witnessed, as well as my own experience as a student-athlete.
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Things for high school runners to consider while deciding where to go for college or university.
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Tips for high school runners about reaching out to college and university coaches.
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Do you want to succeed in sport and stand out among your peers?
Here are 5 habits guaranteed to help you get ahead and that coaches never fail to notice.
In some areas of training, guidance is not normally available in the high school. For example: Strength and Conditioning, Sport Psychology, Nutritional coaching from an R.D. and Athletic Consulting.
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Training in a team setting is the best scenario for young athletes. Personal coaching should only be used in exceptional situations, and every effort should be made by coach and student-athlete to remain integrated with the school team.
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Tips from an NCAA champ and former NCAA D1 assistant coach for high schoolers who want to take their running to the next level.
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How often have you heard the advice “just listen to your body?” This can be a frustrating response when we’re looking for a hard answer about pacing or training. Sometimes we have no idea what our body is saying! But the good news is that we can learn.
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If you’ve been too focused on data and need to learn to listen to your body, here are a few suggestions to help you get started
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Nicole’s recommendations on the top 5 “must read” blogs from Resources for Runners in 2020.
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The top blog posts of 2020 in Sifuentes Coaching’s Resources For Runners.
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