More often than not, runners are stubborn people. They will log their miles in downpours, snowstorms, or heat waves. But even the most stubborn and resilient of runners inevitably will want to quit a run at some point. How do you know if you should quit a run, especially a hard workout, and when you…
When Should You Quit a Run?
Countdown Fartlek Workout
The word fartlek means “speed play” in Swedish, and that’s exactly what these two countdown fartlek workouts are: playful, fun workouts. Every workout has a purpose. The purpose of some workouts is not to prepare you for your next PR or push the limits of your mental toughness, but to remind you why you enjoy…
Is Heart Rate Training Beneficial for Runners?
If you ask a runner or coach about heart rate training, you typically get one of two reactions. They either love it and swear that it made them faster, or they don’t rely on it as a valuable metric. Is heart rate training beneficial or not? If so, how do you effectively use it as…
