Category Archives: races
Distance Runners Getting Their Speed Work On: The multi-level approach to getting faster
Getting a runner to be faster is an interesting undertaking. It’s actually a concept that coaches and athletes have been trying to perfect for centuries. As science has improved, training has evolved, we’ve created training phases and workouts that push … Continue reading
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Let Track Season Bring Out the Gamer in the Runner: Each event, different variables to master
Lately it feels like my brain is running way faster than my legs could ever keep pace. That’s a darn shame, because one would certainly opt for running a new PR rather than mentally shouting, “SHUT UP!” to your brain … Continue reading
Combat Excuses and Run Mentally Tough Even When Things Suck
It’s ‘easy’ to run fast when everything is going right. Ideal conditions, you’re hitting perfect splits, the legs have POP. The thing is though, the real test of a runner and their mental toughness is how they respond to all … Continue reading
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The Distance Runner’s Warm-up: Get your body and your mind prepared to run FAST
The runner’s warm-up is a unique time. Before a hard workout, and even more-so for a race, there’s a lot that needs to happen both physically AND mentally. A warm-up tells your legs to ‘wake up’ because they’re about to … Continue reading
Boston Marathon 2013: Runners United Through Tragedy
It’s been over 24 hours since yesterday’s horrific incident clouding the Boston Marathon, yet I’m still unable to put the right words down. I was not there, so anything I can add is merely an abstract opinion; though I do … Continue reading
Runners With Sights on the Boston Marathon
Runners have a love affair with the Boston Marathon. Rightfully so, even if you’re not a marathoner, heck, even if you’re not a runner you’ve heard of the famed race. The hills have names, the stories of races past are … Continue reading
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Runners Managing Emotions: When the human in you is being tested
Running can be emotional. Ask the injured runner how it feels to be on the elliptical stationed behind the row of treadmills and you’re putting yourself at risk for a major @$$ whooping. On the contrast, approach the runner who, … Continue reading
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Running Mentally Engaged: Keeping your brain in check when the pain sets in
Running is tough. Racing is tougher…downright painful. The brain has a funny little way of dealing with that pain, it gets sneaky and tries to coax us into slowing down. Runner Brain: “I want to run a PR, dang this … Continue reading
Rule Your Running Terrain: Because races aren’t done on a treadmill
Unless you’re racing on a track, there’s SOME kind of terrain you’ll need to be prepared for come gun-time. Even during track season athletes have much to gain from varying the terrain on their workouts. Power and Speed: Hills build … Continue reading
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Runners, Racing, and Kicking Butt
For runners the weekends usually mean two things: races and long runs. In honor of the first I’ve brought you a little running cartoon. Okay, okay, I’m not suggesting we all become snarky, “I just kicked your butt” runners…or, well … Continue reading
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