The most important barrier to running fast in workouts and races is often a runner’s mind. It will be very hard to achieve your running goals if you have overwhelming anxiety that you can not complete a difficult workout or run a fast race.Sports psychologists have come up with a number of ways to help […]
How to Set Successful Running Goals
The beginning of the new year provides an excellent chance to evaluate the current state of your running and set new running goals. It doesn’t matter if your goal is a 4 minute mile or 4 hour marathon, setting firm goals is a critical way to motivate yourself to train hard and keep focused. Here […]
The Importance of Core Strength for Runners
It is easy to overlook the importance of core strength for runners. It is common to focus on building strong leg and calf muscles without realizing that tremendous running gains are possible through increased core strength. The “core” is generally defined as abdominal muscles, back muscles and the muscles around the pelvis and hips. Training […]
Predict Marathon Times with Yasso 800′s
Have you ever wanted to know how fast you could run a marathon without actually running a marathon? Well, there is no way to truly know how fast a marathoner you are without actually running the full 26.2 miles. There is a workout, however, known as Yasso 800′s, that may provide a pretty good estimate […]
Choosing the Right Running Surfaces
One of the best ways to prevent running injuries is to carefully choose your running surfaces. Many runners do not realize how important it is to pay attention to whether your primary running surface is concrete, asphalt, or dirt. Just because there is a paved concrete bike trail by your house does not mean that […]
