4 results for tag: #TrainingThursday

Training for the Berkeley Half: July Tips featuring UC Berkeley’s Cal Running Club

Written by Honey Conroy Are you thinking about running the Berkeley Half Marathon this fall? Are Berkeley Half training tips on your mind? Whether it’s your first race or your fiftieth, July is the perfect time to start building your training base, and you don’t have to do it alone. We’ve partnered with Cal Running Club ... More

Post-Illness Progress Recovery for Runners: How Can You Get Fit Again?

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 ... More

#TrainingThursday: Should Marathon & Half Marathon Runners Lift Weights? Pt. II

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 ... More

#TrainingThursday: Should Marathon & Half Marathon Runners Lift Weights? Pt. I

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 ... More