A common fallacy in running is that more is always better. Runners tend to think that more miles are better, even when too much mileage can lead to injury. They perceive faster splits as automatically better. However, faster workouts are not better workouts. Running too fast on your quality sessions can lead to injury, stagnation,…
Faster Workouts are Not Better Workouts
Weekly Workouts: Chasing Strava Crowns
I’m a bit obsessed with Strava. On Strava, runners can virtually compete against each other on segments. The fastest man and woman each can claim a crown. On an unstructured faster run a couple months ago, I nabbed second on local segment that was 0.97 miles in length. The crown time was just fast enough…
How to Feel Good on Your Long Runs
Long runs matter in training. They boost your confidence and benefit your training if you feel good on your long runs – or can lead you questioning your fitness if they do not. (Remember, your fitness is not just one run – it is the summation of many.) Long runs mean any extended time on…
