If you live and run in NYC you know how daunting running loops in Central Park can be. If you have ever trained for a marathon or 8 while living in NYC, you've most likely ran more Central Park loops than you ever thought was humanly possible. Therefore, running said loop for the one millionth time can make it feel as boring as running on a treadmill. For those of you who don't live in NYC, it … [Read more...] about Managing Loops in Central Park: NYRR More/Shape Half Marathon Recap
Archives for April 2016
Short on Time? 3 Runs You Can Do On Busy Days
More, more, more! It’s cliché to say we live in a world where more is perceived as better. Run more miles to get faster! Foam roll more often to prevent injures! Strength train more frequently to get stronger! Eat more green veggies! What do you do when you don’t have more time to run? Here are solutions to fitting in three different key training workouts when time is limited. Problem: You … [Read more...] about Short on Time? 3 Runs You Can Do On Busy Days
How To Add Indoor Cycling to Your Running Schedule
The indoor cycling craze seems to be here to stay. Classes are packed and most gyms have spin bikes available to use for independent workouts outside the cycling studio. These non-impact cardio-focused workouts can compliment your running and maybe even increase your fitness level. Knowing how to incorporate indoor cycling into your training schedule isn’t always clear. Work too hard in class … [Read more...] about How To Add Indoor Cycling to Your Running Schedule
Add Single Leg Lateral Jumps to Your Workout
During all of your strength workouts this week, try adding in a set of single leg lateral jumps. The set can be done for a specific amount of time or for a number of reps. Why Running is series of single leg jumps done over and over again until you complete your run. As a runner, you want to train in a way that makes you a stronger runner, not just for general fitness. Because of this, jumping … [Read more...] about Add Single Leg Lateral Jumps to Your Workout
#RunIntoShape Challenge with Shape Magazine
I'm so excited to finally be able to share the big project I worked on this past February! I've partnered with Shape Magazine for the Run Into Shape Challenge! Together we created a 30-day training plan that will take your running skills to the next level. No detail was left out. It's the same type of program every #RacePaceRunner I personally coach receives. I devised an … [Read more...] about #RunIntoShape Challenge with Shape Magazine