There are times where external circumstances hinder workouts. While you can run outside in many conditions, a blizzard, the current coronavirus pandemic (at the time of this publication), a busy schedule, or other circumstances may prevent you from going to the gym. However, you can still do your necessary strength training with these at-home workouts for runners! Yes, strength training is necessary for runners. You improve your performance, including improving speed in the 5K and ...
Workouts for Runners
Your Guide to Fartlek Workouts
Fartlek workouts are a versatile, adaptable, and even fun workout - any runner can incorporate them into their training. They are also highly effective, no matter how your level of experience or your running goals. The word “fartlek” is borrowed from Swedish and means “speed play.” In the first half 20th century, Scandanavians dominated the running scene and attributed their success to the use of “speed play” workouts in training. Now, fartleks have been adopted by the larger running ...
Three Treadmill Workouts for Winter Training
Unless you are training for a race in Texas or Florida, winter is typically not peak racing season. A majority of runners focus on developing their base during winter, which means a focus on strength and endurance rather than race-specific workouts. Typically, base building features mostly easy miles, which can become monotonous on the treadmill - which is why you want to have some engaging treadmill workouts for winter training for when you do run harder. Hard interval workouts are fun to do ...
Functional Core Exercises for Runners
We all know now that crunches are not an effective core exercise, but is your core workout really all it can be? Basic core exercises such as basic plank and V-ups aren’t detrimental, but chances are, if you have been doing core work for more than a few months, you need to progress your exercises. Sure, you could complete more reps, but that won’t necessarily train your core through the full range of motion it needs to become strong and functional. So it’s time to think beyond the basic plank to ...
5 Quick and Effective Running Workouts for the Holidays
The holidays are a busy time of year with travel, hosting family and parties, and other obligations. But ask any runner, and they will tell when time is in short supply is when a good run is the most beneficial. Even 30 or 40 minutes of movement, alone time, and fresh air can work wonders during the stressful holiday season. The endorphins and sense of accomplishment from crushing a hard workout, even a short one, only enhance the mood-boosting benefits of a run. These quick and effective ...