When people think of ways to lose weight, running and weight loss are usually two words that go together. People see fit marathoners and track athletes and assume that running and weight loss are synonymous. However, the truth is that focusing only on low stress, aerobic training is not the best way to lose weight. […]
Dealing with Running Disappointments
The U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials were held in Houston a few weeks ago. Only the top three runners in the trials race go to the Olympic games. Invariably, this scenario creates very disappointing races for the majority of the runners – especially the 4th place runner. This year, the 4th place runner was Dathan Ritzenhein, […]
Reducing Your Running Anxiety
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 […]
The Importance of Water Stations at Races
The body requires adequate fluids to run well. There is simply no way a runner will reach his or her running potential when dehydrated. Experts generally recommend that runners drink 4 to 8 ounces of water every 15 to 20 minutes. Race directors generally understand the importance of providing plenty of water in longer races, […]
