28 results for tag: Training
When someone talks about running, we often picture an oval track or a trail through the woods. But for millions of people, running paths are made of asphalt and concrete. Today, we'll discuss all the considerations you should make before you venture into the world of urban running.
Written by Lucas Collins
Edited by Pavlína ...
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Training for a Half-Marathon can be an exhilarating journey but a potentially challenging one, especially for beginner and intermediate runners. However, you can do one thing to make the process more enjoyable and successful: find people to run with.
Training partners provide accountability, motivation, and a sense of communi...
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While it’s well known that exercise has a myriad of positive effects on people's physical health, many believe it can greatly improve mental wellness as well.
Written by Lucas Collins
Edited by Pavlína Marek
A daily jog or gym routine can often leave you sore and exhausted, however, it can also bring an undeniable ...
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"Start 'em young," they say. However, nobody ever specified how young. Maybe "stroller age" is the best time to start them, then! Here are five best Berkeley trails for running with a stroller.
Written & edited by Pavlína Marek
So, you're ready to hit the trails again. Your little one is used to the stroller. You've ...
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Training for your half marathon - if done correctly - can be one of the highlights of your year.
Over 8-10 weeks you get to explore your city, meet new friends, develop new healthy habits, and get really, really (like really) fit. But it's not all high fives and post-run brunches. The
training can get hard and monotonous, so ...
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Final video in our series!
The part 3 series of "Should Marathon & Half Marathon Runners Lift Weights" concludes with a few important pieces to the strength and performance puzzle.
In this video, we break down:
How many days you should be lifting each week
How to craft your lifting based on the time of year
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In our Part 2 on answering the question, "Should marathon and half marathon runners lift weights?" we dig into the more specific questions around the particulars of your workout.
First, we address the commonly held view that runners should only be doing "runner specific" exercises. Besides, since all humans ...
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Contributed by Lisa Gonzales, a 2018 Ambassador for The Biofreeze Berkeley Half Marathon.
Here’s something to consider...running with a
training team. Sure, I can probably help you come up with some reasons why it won’t work: you don’t have the time, it’s too much effort, the schedule won’t be flexible enough for ...
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Contributed by David Lam, a 2018 Ambassador for The Biofreeze Berkeley Half Marathon.
Through the course of our experiences as runners, we’ll be faced with many challenges that can catch us on our heels. These challenges can be in the form of injuries, a waning motivation to run, or terrible weather conditions on race ...
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In this part 1 we explore the common arguments against lifting weights:
You'll bulk up.
It takes up too much time.
It can be dangerous and sketchy.
.........and IT'S NOT RUNNING.
We also explore why you SHOULD consider lifting weights and what it can do for your marathon
training:
Improve force ...
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