Hill workouts are the unsung hero of speed work. Any runner can do them – and every runner will benefit.
Throughout my running career, hills have been used strategically in many types of workouts.
In high school, we ran …
…Running can be a slippery slope. What starts as a hobby – or maybe just a way to lose weight – can quickly blossom into a lifelong passion.
Runners bit by the running bug are soon signing up …
…When it comes to marathon training, there’s no doubt that the most important workout is the long run.
Yes: tempo runs and high mileage are important. And of course, strength work, strides, and even some “speedwork” sessions will make …
…“The Church of the Almighty Long Run” is where runners attend service most weekends. And there’s virtually no better type of running workout to gain endurance, speed and mental toughness.
Consider this: most runners – especially those …
…I’ve talked to a lot of runners who have less than a year of experience in the sport. Their main goal is to get faster over 5k or 10k and break a performance plateau. All admirable goals!
Typically, their …
…There’s one workout that every endurance runner should be running. This “bread and butter” workout is the almighty tempo run.
Running at altitude is tough: with less oxygen in the air and a higher risk of dehydration, you’ll inevitably run slower.
Running is a beautiful sport because of it’s simplicity. Just lace up your shoes and run (after a dynamic warm-up, of course).
You don’t need a team.
You don’t need a court, field, or arena.
Besides a good …
…Are you familiar with periodization? It’s a geeky term that simply means training should have several different periods leading up to a goal race.
When I explained how to plan a running season, I briefly outlined what …
…Are you ready for a monster discussion on base training, the Maffetone Method, and more training geekery?
I definitely am – and this article is a beast – so grab a cup of coffee and settle in for …
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