Comments on: Training Variations: Small Changes Can Help You Avoid Injury

By: The Standard Warm-Up: Video Demonstration

The Standard Warm-Up: Video Demonstration — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 13:49:00 +0000

[...] you can do this every day before you run. I recommend you learn other types of warm-ups for variation, [...]

By: Anatomy of a 6 Month IT Band Injury – Post-Injury Analysis and Lessons Learned

Tue, 11 Jan 2011 14:36:15 +0000

[...] variety in my own program is something I’ve talked about before but it’s worth repeating. Aside from trail running, I now rotate at least two pairs of shoes [...]

By: How to Prevent Over-Training and Running Fatigue (Or, How to Feel Great Every Day)

Wed, 29 Dec 2010 21:06:10 +0000

[...] and then runs like long runs, interval workouts, or hill sprints where you only need a dash. Variety is important, so don’t get stuck doing too much of one thing for too [...]

By: Race Variations: Cross-Country, Road, and Trail Races

Race Variations: Cross-Country, Road, and Trail Races — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 16:23:12 +0000

[...] of the variety that exists. So why stick to just one type of race? We all know that I advocate variety and using your race schedule is a great way to put more variety into your [...]

By: Running Interview with Runblogger’s Pete Larson

Running Interview with Runblogger’s Pete Larson — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 14:16:57 +0000

[...] I have found some value in mixing it up when it comes to footwear. Because I write a lot of reviews, I have a large number of running [...]

By: Sore Shins Got You Down? How to Get Rid of Shinsplints For Good

Sore Shins Got You Down? How to Get Rid of Shinsplints For Good — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 15:07:49 +0000

[...] more variety in your program. Rotate 2-3 pairs of shoes, run on varied terrain like trails and hills, and [...]

By: Let Strength Running be your online running coach and help you achieve your goals.

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 21:01:32 +0000

[...] with each workout prescribed daily. The workouts are set with no variation, and we all know variation is paramount to getting faster and avoiding injury. Workouts and total running volume should be modified occasionally based on how your body feels, [...]

By: Minimalist Running

Minimalist Running — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 16:38:23 +0000

[...] about boring. Ditch your high-tech gadgets and the same routes in your neighborhood (after all, variety is a hallmark of a good training program). Get off the treadmill. Need inspiration to run the outdoors without your Garmin? Check out [...]

By: How Christopher McDougall Really Became an Ultra Runner

How Christopher McDougall Really Became an Ultra Runner — Wed, 12 May 2010 13:49:09 +0000

[...] should everyone) and improved his diet and form. He focused on strength by doing hill work and strength exercises. And yes, he switched to a pair of neutral old school Nike Pegasus’ that lacked a [...]

By: Trail Running Training

Trail Running Training — Mon, 03 May 2010 01:47:40 +0000

[...] stability muscles through your legs and core that don’t get used on a smooth road. The variation of trail running can help you avoid repetitive injuries that you might otherwise suffer if you [...]