32 results for tag: Training
You’ve headed out on a run on a crisp, fall morning. The leaves are crunching underfoot, the sky is clear and blue, and the air is sharp against your skin. At first it’s refreshing and keeps the heat, sweat, and fatigue at bay. But soon after, the sweat starts to come regardless, and it becomes cold against your skin. Your ...
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When most people think about improving their running, they usually assume the best approach is simply to run more. While running consistently is crucial, it’s not the only way to improve your speed, endurance, or overall performance. Focusing solely on running can lead to progress plateaus or overuse injury. This is where ...
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Running can often be a solitary sport, comprised of chasing individual goals and following your own schedule. However, running clubs can quickly transform it into a communal and social experience. For many people, joining a running club offers more than just a group of people to run with; it becomes a source of motivation on ...
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While many runners are still enjoying cooler weather, many others are starting to (literally) feel the heat. Some will have to deal with warmer weather only temporarily during the summer months. Others deal with hot weather running year-round, living in climates that never quite seem to give in to lower temperatures. Wherever ...
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Think about the last movie or show you watched that had a
training montage. What about that video game you played that included an action sequence? Chances are pretty good that the scene was accompanied by a song—and not just any song, but something upbeat, inspiring, with a quick tempo, or at least a moderate one. Did it ...
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Modern life is busy. Most people are in go-mode from the time they wake up until just a few hours before they go to bed. Work and school, friends and family, personal hobbies and goals,... the days are already simply too short to squeeze it all in. Then you need to make time for two of the most important things that keep you ...
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As winter tries to hold onto its power, the season of rain, wind, hail, and snow might start taking its toll on many runners'
training schedules. Now that the New Year high has worn off, it might be harder to stick to running, especially when the weather takes a turn for the worse. On top of that, many runners are starting new ...
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You’ve been running for a while now. You can crush a 5k and even 10k races are becoming routine. The natural question comes: what’s the next step?
Training to run a half marathon at Berkeley could be just the challenge you’re looking for. While the idea of doubling the distance of a 10k might sound daunting, it is ...
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Running continues to be a popular way to stay fit and socialize with people in your community. You might feel good during social runs and decide to step it up and sign up for a race. Chances are, the first race you try to complete will be a real challenge, with plenty of areas you can improve in. The good news is you can take ...
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Autumn has come, and with it the gorgeous fall foliage, the chilly foggy mornings, the pumpkin spice lattes... and the colds, sore throats, and flus. What will the post-illness progress recovery look like for runners?
Written by Lucas Collins
Edited by Pavlína Marek
You’ve been hitting the gym, pounding the pavement, and ...
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