Today’s workout is all about building speed and improving your ability to ascend. Ideally, you want to warm up by jogging to a decently sized hill nearby, but you can always drive to the location and warm up when you get there. Don’t go out too fast on these sprints or you will definitely have trouble at the end…
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HOKA ONE ONE Clifton 7: 100 Mile Shoe Review
I feel like I’m both late to the party and unwittingly cliché in writing this, but I feel obligated to post a review of HOKA ONE ONE’s Clifton 7. Originally my first shoe review was going to be of the Atreyu Running Company’s standard colorway because their mission and business model fascinate me. But between a winter slump in running and a tendency to gravitate towards the Clifton 7…
The Subtle Joys of Running in the Rain
Running is a beautiful sport and there are countless reasons why I and so many others love doing it. From short bursts of speed to methodically paced and drawn out long runs, running offers so much variety for a sport that provides consistency for so many athletes. Among this plethora of variables is, of course,Continue reading “The Subtle Joys of Running in the Rain”
Workout Wednesdays #3
This workout is meant to be nested in your weekly long run. The idea is to get your body used to running at faster paces over a longer period, which is why this workout is spent alternating every mile between a fast pace and a recovery pace. Ensure to focus on quality throughout both the easy and hard miles…
How To Build Your Running Baseline (And Why it’s Important)
A few weeks ago, I started working on several articles that dealt with how training pace/effort impacts training outcome. These were focused on combatting our tendencies to run too slow on faster runs and too fast on slower runs. As I was doing research and thinking through how I wanted to approach the subject, IContinue reading “How To Build Your Running Baseline (And Why it’s Important)”
The Dastardly Implications of Running Too Slow
It can be confusing to know how fast to run when you’re just getting into running. Even experienced runners question whether their pace is correct for their workout and unless you’ve been paying conscious attention, you are probably running either too fast or too slow on your runs. While it is important to understand…
Workout Wednesdays #2
Today’s workout is one of my favorites from my last marathon training block. It can be modified for shorter distances by reducing the number of sets to around 5-7 and running them at 5K pace instead of half marathon pace. Make sure to…
Why I Wear A Hat to Run and Why You (Maybe) Should Too
I have a few hats – eleven of them to be exact. While this isn’t an absurd amount, it is certainly more than one person can wear in a reasonable amount of time. Unless, that is, that person has a near-daily reason to wear a hat. I almost never leave the house for a runContinue reading “Why I Wear A Hat to Run and Why You (Maybe) Should Too”
How To Make Running Long Distances Easier
These often-neglected tricks can help you become a better distance runner. Try out these techniques if you want to make running long distances easier. These techniques are as simple as they are effective. Many athletes have asked us how to make running long distances easier. If you become tired easily while running, you may assume immediately that long-distance races are not for you.
Workout Wednesdays #1
This week’s workout is all about controlled speed. Ideally you should run on a track, but this workout can be performed anywhere so long as you have a decent quarter-mile stretch. Focus on maintaining your pace throughout each iteration, keeping…