Active.com has an excellent series of articles on the best six month training schedule for a marathon. Many runners have the goal of running a marathon one day, but do not have a good idea about how to train for one. There are so many variables: How much mileage per week? How many long runs […]
The Negative Effects of Overhydration
There is no question that hydration is essential for optimum running. A runner stands no chance of performing well in workouts or races without proper fluid intake. However, many runners do not understand that overhydration, also known as hyponatremia, can be just as damaging to a runner’s performance as dehydration. Overhydration can result in low […]
Running with Music
One of the best ways to break up the occasional drudgery of the daily training run is to try running with music. Many runners don’t leave the door without their iPod. However, will running with music actually help you run better? There are numerous studies that have found that running with music gives a psychological […]
Understand the Glycemic Index to Improve Running
Do you find yourself struggling with energy levels during a run? Do you occasionally feel lightheaded or nauseous during running? Do you want to maximize your recovery after a run? One of the best ways to boost your energy and improve recovery is to understand the glycemic index.The glycemic index assigns a number within the […]
Hill Repeats or Interval Training – Which is Better for Runners?
Two of the best workouts for runners are hill repeats and interval workouts on a flat surface such as a track. The format of each of these workouts is generally the same – short bursts of speed for about 1-3 minutes with an equal amount of rest periods in between. Hill repeats are especially popular […]
Treadmill Running v. Outdoor Running
While most runners prefer to run outside, sometimes we have no choice but to run on a treadmill. Treadmill running can be a great to way avoid bad weather, lack of good running routes, or to take a break from running on hard surfaces, such as concrete. However, does treadmill running really provide the same […]
