One of the most important pieces of strength training equipment that every runner should own costs less than an almond milk latte. This inexpensive and easy to travel with essential item can help you build a stronger core. A mini band is a small, unassuming piece of equipment, but it can be the key to building strength for a strong core and glutes. The band increases the intensity of your core … [Read more...] about 3 Mini Band Exercises for Runners
Workouts
Three Workouts That Will Help You Nail a Negative Split on Race Day
There's a lot of talk about negative splitting a race. It's the ideal way to execute a race strategy and is a proven confidence booster. Run the second half of a race faster than the first half and BOOM! You've accomplished something many runners aren't able to do - run a negative split. It sounds simple enough, but in reality it is very difficult to execute on race day. Here are … [Read more...] about Three Workouts That Will Help You Nail a Negative Split on Race Day
Three Simple Things To Do Every Week To Get Faster
Getting faster is not easy. Progress is slow but with diligence, hard work pays off. Running at the same pace day after day might be enough for a new runner to gain a bit of speed. However at some point, running the same pace day after day will not yield the same returns. Whether you are running speed work or not, doing these three things can enable you to become a faster runner. If you aren’t … [Read more...] about Three Simple Things To Do Every Week To Get Faster
5 Minute Core Workout For Runners – 3 Different Intensity Levels
If you can find five minutes to squeeze in a core workout, I’ve got a quick and effective one for you to try. Instructions: #1: Choose an intensity level for your core workout Level 1: perform each exercise for 30 seconds, and then rest for 30 seconds before moving on to the next exercise. Level 2: perform each exercise for 45 seconds, and then rest for 15 seconds before moving onto the … [Read more...] about 5 Minute Core Workout For Runners – 3 Different Intensity Levels
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
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