Fitness & Performance
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From the HipIt is imperative to maintain good flexibility and strength in the hip and low back region to counteract the postural stresses our bodies endure.
Strength Training for the Distance athlete. Part 3A facet of training that is even less understood than speed training by the distance athlete is the benefit of strength training for improved performance. Typically we see the endurance athlete performing circuit type strength sessions believing that this "strength training" will increase performance.
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Speed Training for the Distance athlete. Part 2Hopefully after reading my first article as an introduction to speed, power and strength training for distance running, I have whet your appetite to find out ways to modify your training routines to get more out of them (not to mention increase the mental stimulus from doing something different).
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Speed, Strength and Power Training for the Distance athleteAn area that is not well understood in distance running circles is the benefit of speed, strength and power training to aid in endurance performance.
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The Power of Pace & Heart Rate TrainingWhat is your athletic goal? Do you want to set a marathon PR or do you want to lose 5 pounds? Have you always wanted to see what's around that next corner, but can't quite make it? If improved fitness or performance is your goal, pace training may be the answer.
Uphill BattleIf the mountain won't come to the runner, the runner must go to the mountain. Use our hill-running tips to overcome your fear of hills and increase your performance at the same time.
FitSense Speedometer Makes a Lot of SenseI must admit that I was a little skeptical that any device could accurately measure my running mileage. I run on very hilly routes and my stride length and pace is constantly changing. Nevertheless, when my FS-1 arrived in the mail I was ready to test it with an open mind.
The Runner's Building BlocksA firm training foundation is built on several core types of workouts. Try our tips for building a balanced routine.
Repeat PerformanceYour personal speedwork routine should be tailored to both your ability and your goals. Use these guidelines to calibrate the distance, repeats and intervals that you run.
Road RhythmsEstablish a seasonal race rhythm by maintaining a training cycle that will have you in peak condition for races -- and injury-free afterward.
Miles in the BankPutting miles in the bank is what the all-important base-building phase of training is all about. Just be careful that these mileage deposits don't cost you.
Eat and RunTweaking your diet in the days before and after a race can give your running performance an edge.
Stay Loose: Stretches for RunnersIncorporate the Cool Running stretching routine into your workouts to reduce muscle soreness and prevent injury.
The Runner's DietEating is one of the sublime pleasures of life, right up there with running. If you run well and eat well, you're a happy person indeed; but what does "eating well" mean for runners?
Balancing the ScalesRunning is one of the best weight-loss activities out there. Make it even more effective by tuning your workouts for improved fat-burning.
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