RunnersConnect: My New Runners Knee Battleplan – 30 Minute Runner

If you haven’t been following the saga of my battle with runners knee, here is a brief recap. Last month, I decided to see whether I could run a decent 5k on only 30 minutes of running per day.  My plan was to use high intensity interval training, including the 10-20-30 workout, to maximize my […]

Run Less Run Faster – A Low Mileage Option? – 30 Minute Runner

I recently received an e-mail from a reader who has been following the 30 Minute Runner experiment. She was intrigued by the goal of figuring out the best low mileage training options and asked whether I had read the book Run Less Run Faster by Bill Pierce, Scott Murr, and Ray Moss. I had never […]

So, My Knee Hurts Again – 30 Minute Runner

When starting the 30 Minute Runner experiment, my hope was to help other runners determine whether it is possible to train effectively for a 5k on 30 minute per day of running. However, the project has sort of devolved into a lesson on why you need a good strength training program prior to starting an […]

Why You Need to Schedule Your Next Run

With my knee issue and recent days off, some of you may be asking: Is my 30 Minute Runner experiment in trouble? Fear not! I had a good weekend of running, which included a solid 10-20-30 workout.  I’m still super conscious of my past left knee pain, but trying hard not to compensate with other areas […]

4 Tips for Parents Who Have No Time to Run – 30 Minute Runner

I took the last two days off.  It wasn’t because of my knee injury – although it could probably use the rest. The reason for not running the last two days was that I simply did not have the time. I couldn’t run in the morning because I was busy getting my daughter ready for […]

What The Inner Game of Tennis Can Teach Runners – 30 Minute Runner

I followed my advice in my prior post and took Friday off. I just want to make sure that my knee is going to be healthy enough to handle the rest of the 30 Minute Runner project. My day off was a good chance for me to reflect on my progress since my 5k race […]