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 ...
Workouts for Runners
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 ...
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 running. You can use a stopwatch, interval timer, or program the workout into your GPS watch. There’s no pressure for perfection here - don't worry about distance or even precise ...
The How and Why of Tempo Runs
Whether you run the 5K or the marathon, you will benefit this tried-and-true running workout: the tempo run. There are no magic workouts in training; no single workout will achieve all of your running goals. But, as part of a well-rounded training plan, tempo runs are an effective workout for distance runners. The Purpose of Tempo Runs On the most basic level, a tempo run improves your stamina and your ability to sustain a faster pace for longer. Tempo runs are run near your ...