In order to maximize running performance, it is critical to drink enough fluids before a race or workout. But how much to drink? It is obviously important to drink enough so that you don’t become dehydrated, but runners must also be careful about over hydrating. In this episode, Casey talks about the best way to […]
Getting Faster With Progression Runs – 30 Minute Runner 2.0
The 30 Minute Runner 2.0 experiment has entered into a new phase. After three weeks of base training with easy mileage, I’m now ready to start added some variety to my workouts – including the progression run. I’m still in the “introductory” running period of the Run Faster program, so these first few workouts are […]
3 Reasons Why Some Runs Are Tougher Than Others – 30 Minute Runner
Dead legs. Trouble breathing. Aches and pains. Some runs are just tougher than others. I had a really tough run yesterday. It was frustrating because I wasn’t doing anything special – just a standard 5 mile run at an easy pace. However, by mile 3 I felt terrible and, at the end of the run, […]
The Consistent Secret to Running Sucess
Over two thousand years ago, a Greek King named Pyrrhus of Epirus and his army fought soldiers of the Roman Empire at the Italian city of Asculum. Unlike so many others who attempted to stand up to the growing empire, Pyrrhus and his army actually won the battle. However, the battle was extremely costly for Pyrrhus […]
Running Tips Podcast 004: Setting The Right Running Goals
Most runners know that setting goals is a critical part of a successful training program. Having goals helps to structure your training plan and provides motivation to get out the door and run when you don’t feel like it. However, many runners focus on the wrong types of goals, which can be very harmful on […]
Building A Training Base: What Workouts Should I Run?
My experience of the “introductory period” of Coach Hudson’s Run Faster training plan continues. Currently, my running has only included easy runs to build mileage, a few (short) long runs, and a few sessions of hill sprints to build strength and help prevent injury. While my training has been fairly routine during these first few […]
