Running isn’t just about running. To be a well-rounded athlete and truly excel as a runner, we need to include many other components into our training schedule, such as adequate rest, healthy nutrition, physical therapy; the list goes on and on. But our focus today is on our pre-run routine – many people don’t actually … Read more
If you think track running is just for student athletes or professional runners, or at least only for the fastest runners who take the sport very seriously, you would be overlooking a great option to add to your running routine. Regardless of your ability or experience, in fact, running on a track can be enjoyable … Read more
Yasso 800s are a classic speed workout that are widely used by distance runners. Yasso 800s have become a staple workout in many marathon training plans – and can be used to predict your marathon finishing time (we’ll get into how accurate they are later). Today, we’re going to discuss Yasso 800s in-depth, and see … Read more
Have your runs become routine and maybe a little boring? Do you find yourself settling into the same pace for every run and zoning out as you cover the miles? If so, maybe it’s time to add fartleks to your routine and consider experimenting with this type of run for a literal change of pace … Read more
Running drills are a great way to ramp up your speed and run with excellent form. If you’ve been following a training plan, but aren’t happy with the progress you’re making, running drills can improve that issue efficiently. We’ve selected the top running drills to help you run faster and improve your running technique. The … Read more
Tempo runs are one of those running workouts which every runner should really be doing; they’re a moderate-to-hard intensity training run, designed to make you a faster and stronger runner. They’re a staple of established endurance athletes across the globe. In this article, we’re going to get into: What are tempo runs, how to run … Read more
You’ve probably heard other runners or coaches talking about running strides as a training exercise, but surprisingly striding is a largely overlooked and at times misunderstood element of many runner’s training schedules. In addition, most people like to run those extra few miles or kilometres in training as they focus on a weekly distance target. … Read more
Agility ladder drills are an awesome tool for runners: they’re very effective as a form of cross-training, they improve your explosive power abilities – making you a faster runner – improve co-ordination, and also make a great warm-up exercise. In this article, I’ll explain why agility ladder drills are so important to runners and how … Read more
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