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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.

Find Out Why a Tune-up Race Needs to Be On Your Training Plan

Scheduling a tune-up race 6-8 weeks before your goal race is the best way to rehearse everything you’re going to do on the big day. It is also useful to pinpoint what areas that are your strong points and what areas you still need to work on during the remainder of the training period. Here’s how to make the most of your tune-up race: Before the Race Eat what you plan on eating eat the … [Read more...] about Find Out Why a Tune-up Race Needs to Be On Your Training Plan

Here Are a Few Reasons Why You May Have Had a Bad Run

Bad runs happen way more often than we would like for them to. It’s a frustrating part of a runner’s life. We learn to take the good with the bad. While we vow to move onward and upward every time we have a bad run, we still sometimes beat ourselves up over it. Thoughts such as, “I’m just not cut out to be a runner”, “I’m not a ‘real’ runner” or “Maybe I should take up knitting instead” can … [Read more...] about Here Are a Few Reasons Why You May Have Had a Bad Run

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

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