The holidays are a great time to take a break from training, to reset and spend time doing things other than running. However, once January hit I was on a downward spiral. After having spent the majority of 2016 marathon training, I felt lost after race day had come and gone. Before I knew it, one glass of wine a few nights a week turned into one or two glasses most nights. One cup of coffee in … [Read more...] about How I Got My Groove Back After Marathon Training Ended
8 Minute Plank Workout for Runners
Follow these directions for a quick core workout. Remember, you don’t have to spend a ton of time doing core work, but you must make the core work you do count! Directions: Complete each exercise in the order shown below. Perform each exercise for 45 seconds, then take 15 seconds of rest between each exercise. After you’ve completed one round of each exercise, repeat again for two total … [Read more...] about 8 Minute Plank Workout for Runners
How To Realistically Fit It All In
Remember when running was simple? You woke-up before work, tied on your sneakers, went for a run and then proceed with the rest of your day as usual. It was relatively easy to be a runner when all you thought you had to do to succeed was run. Now we know in order to be a lifetime runner, we have to do more than wake-up and run. We have to take care of our bodies by eating well, strength … [Read more...] about How To Realistically Fit It All In
15-Minute Upper Body Workout for Runners
This upper body workout is perfect for busy runners because it’s quick and efficient, challenges your stability and engages your core. Follow the instructions below to complete the workout and keep reading to get form tips for each exercise. Complete 10 reps of each exercises in order. Then repeat twice to complete three sets. During the balancing exercises, stand on your left leg for the … [Read more...] about 15-Minute Upper Body Workout for Runners
Strength Training Do’s and Don’ts for Runners
Strength training for running, general health and well-being is important. When your primary fitness goals are running related, how you approach strength training workouts changes. These workouts need to focus on running specific exercises that target your weaknesses and help you achieve your goals. Getting the most out of your strength training workouts will help you become a better, more … [Read more...] about Strength Training Do’s and Don’ts for Runners
5 Times It Is Okay To Stop Mid-Run And Head Home
There are situations when you actually should quit your run and go back home. Powering through when you really should stop running, doesn’t always show mental toughness. While mental toughness is an important aspect of training, knowing when to call it quits is just as important. Here are five scenarios when you shouldn’t push through to the end of your run. You feel bad for multiple days in a … [Read more...] about 5 Times It Is Okay To Stop Mid-Run And Head Home