If you are running a fall race and haven't started to work on training your brain, now is the time! This workout will help you visualize success as you complete a challenging interval workout. For the workout run each interval a little bit faster than the last. For example: Interval 1: Run at 75% effort Interval 2: Run at 80% effort Interval 3: Run at 90% effort Interval 4: Run at 95% … [Read more...] about Train Your Mind & Body to Get Ready for Race Day with Finish Line Intervals
Archives for September 2013
Recipe: Napa Cabbage Slaw with Peanut Dressing
I'm guilty of eating the same vegetables over and over again. I like variations of a theme, what can I say? When I came across this simple recipe for Napa Cabbage Slaw with Peanut Dressing in Foods that Harm and Foods that Heal Cookbook: 250 Delicious Recipes to Beat Disease and Live Longer I had to give it a try. Cabbage is something I usually avoid cooking with at home, but eat in restaurants … [Read more...] about Recipe: Napa Cabbage Slaw with Peanut Dressing
September Favorites
1. Foxie 1/2 Zip by Moving Comfort: I've been throwing this top on in the morning over my tank when heading out to meet friends for an early morning catch-up session. I think it's going to make a great winter running top. It has a side back pocket that's large enough to stash money, gu and an iPod. The fit is cozy but not fitted. The brushed cotton cotton makes it feel more like a … [Read more...] about September Favorites
Twitter Chat with Desi Davila
It's nearly fall race season, so there's no better time to chat with a professional runner to learn their tricks and to find inspiration. Tomorrow night join Desi, myself and the other Brooks Ambassadors for a twitter chat about training and nutrition. Join the conversation using the #rundesirun. I can't wait! {Disclaimer: I am a paid Brooks Ambassador} … [Read more...] about Twitter Chat with Desi Davila
Train Your Brain: Stop Psyching Yourself Out Before Your Run
We've all been there. You finished your perfected, ritualized pre-run breakfast; you're dressed and ready to go with a fully charged garmin on your wrist but you cannot seem to manage getting out the door because you're nervous about a training run. A TRAINING RUN. You think: "If I'm this nervous about a training run, how will I ever achieve my race day goals? If I can't complete this workout, … [Read more...] about Train Your Brain: Stop Psyching Yourself Out Before Your Run
Runner’s High (five) Friday
Who's would you like to high five this week? Here's who's on my list: #1) RunEMZ tonight at 8pm let's all collectively high five Emily when she completes a 24 hour (yes 24 straight hours!) of running on a treadmill. Sounds like something a magician or Dean Karnazes would attempt, right? She's doing this to raise money for effect.org a non-profit organization that builds schools for children … [Read more...] about Runner’s High (five) Friday