As runners there are three words we never want to hear, “No more running.” It’s tough news to digest and especially if you are just starting to find your stride or you have a racing coming up. Unfortunately, injuries are a part of the sport and they happen to many of us but as you go through your own abbreviated version of the Kübler-Ross stages of grief - denial, anger and acceptance - here are a few things to keep in mind and help you cope mentally with being injured.
Read MoreNobody likes to be injured. It stinks! It takes time away from your running, it’s full of uncertainty, and it can be discouraging. Fortunately, there are a number of things that you can do to limit your risk of getting injured.
Read MoreIt’s one of those all-too important ingredients in the science of running training. No matter which day of the week you do it, the long run should be an essential part of your weekly training plan.
Read MoreRunning is a science, it really is, and every run has a purpose. The way your body responds to a run is directly proportional to the pace and effort of that run.
Read MoreWhy do we run at night? Well, for one we love Rhode Runner group runs. We also sometimes have no other option because of work commitments, or it may be the only time when our friends are available. Running at night can also be calming and meditative, and perhaps we run at night because we just can’t stand the treadmill.
Read MoreHow often have you said to yourself, “If only I knew how to train properly!”
How often have you wondered just how good you can be at running, or whether you could be any good at all?
Working with a running coach is often the link between casual enjoyment of the sport and being able to perform at a higher level, while overcoming those obstacles that have been holding you back!
Read MoreWe’ve all had our share of wet & windy runs this year, but what happens when you have no choice but to run in the stuff, especially on race day? It’s one thing to train in it, but when everything is on the line, you need to be well-prepared.
Read MoreA recovery run involves running a few miles at an easy, relaxed pace t he day after a hard running workout. Generally I like to do my recovery run within 1224 hours after my hard workout. I also typically keep my recovery runs between 35 miles but if I go longer, I do not exceed 7 miles.
Read MoreA few weekends ago I was out on the roads doing my long run when I came across this long hill around mile 9 of the run. What a place for a hill, right? As I was making the almost half-mile ascent and wishing I had gone in a different direction, it got me thinking about the many benefits of incorporating hills into your training and also the variety of ways in which you can do this.
The value of hill running is undeniable. Some of the many benefits include:
Read MoreRunners usually start off with a good strength & conditioning routine as they’re learning about and growing with the sport, but in many cases, they get away from it as their mileage increases. I’ve seen it happen many times. Sometimes they forget to add it to their training plan and sometimes they feel like they should be running more instead of doing some of these other things, but the truth is, these other things are just as important!
Read MoreIf you were anything like me, you were absolutely glued to the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio this past month. This year the games left us with some truly memorable moments as well as some interesting observations about track & field and running in general. Here are a few of my takeaways:
Read MoreBack in February I wrote about the many benefits of a long run, and there are quite a few of them. The long run is a staple of any training plan, regardless of distance, but how exactly do you get ready to hit the road and conduct your longest run of the week? Here are a few tips on how to prepare yourself to go long.
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