Running on a track has a lot of great benefits. For many runners that have never run on a track, it can be a daunting first time experience. Here are some guidelines to know before you hit the track for your speed workouts this spring. Lane Selection The inner most track lane is 400 meters (quarter mile) in distance. Therefore when performing track workouts that pertain to a set distance, … [Read more...] about Track Etiquette 101
Running Tips
No matter what training plan you're following or what your running goal is, these running tips can help you reach your goals. Find new running workouts. Learn how to tweak various elements of your training. Tweak how you're training right now to become a better runner. Click below to read more.
Improve Your Running Form With This Little Reminder
Little tweaks made over time can add up to big changes that improve our running economy. This specific running form fix is something that you might actually be doing during your non-running moments, like sitting at your desk or doing other daily tasks. This isn't something you often hear mentioned when talking about running form. However, because it can creep into your day to day life, it's … [Read more...] about Improve Your Running Form With This Little Reminder
Become a Better Runner By Focusing on Your Breath
While many running articles focus on footwear, training programs and nutrition, an important subject matter is often left out – breathing. Contrary to popular belief, effective breathing can have a large impact on one’s performance. Why? Your muscles require oxygen to work efficiently. Fast, shallow breathing results in diminished oxygen supply to the muscles. Therefore, focus on inhaling for … [Read more...] about Become a Better Runner By Focusing on Your Breath
Running Route: NYC Holiday Lights Run
A few years ago when Rick and I moved to the Upper East Side we started the tradition of running to see the Christmas Tree at Rockefeller Plaza on Christmas morning. There's no doubt in my mind that NYC is one of the most festive places to live during the holiday season. Dodging the holiday crowds can actually be part of the fun and most definitely offers up a good opportunity to practice … [Read more...] about Running Route: NYC Holiday Lights Run
How to Properly Care For a Blister To Avoid Infection
After getting cellulitis in both ankles, I will forever take blister care more seriously. Part of the reason I ended up with this infection is because I skipped the simple step of cleaning my wounds before putting a bandage on it. To people in the medical field or those who are just more diligent than I, not cleaning a wound seems ridiculous. However, how many times have I had a blister, cut, … [Read more...] about How to Properly Care For a Blister To Avoid Infection
A Word of Caution: Don’t Let This Happen To You
Let's rewind back to September. A photo posted by Jess Underhill (@racepacejess) on Sep 27, 2015 at 7:08am PDT After struggling all year to feel like my old self, I was finally hitting numbers I wanted to see during my training runs. I felt like my consistency and patience was playing off when I executed a nearly perfect training run at the Bronx 10-Miler. The plan was to run a … [Read more...] about A Word of Caution: Don’t Let This Happen To You