Happy Friday and Happy Halloween, everyone! Is anyone racing this weekend? I’m tapering for the Valparaiso Half Marathon and will be carbo-loading by eating Halloween candy. Let's take a bit of time today to talk about a great way to become a faster and stronger runner. I've got a workout for you today! Many people desire flat abs and a cinched waist for aesthetic reasons. However, having a strong core is beneficial to runners not just because of how it looks. Strong core muscles will ...
Workouts for Runners
Negative Splits in Running and Treadmill Workout
When running it’s tempting to start at your top speed. This is especially true when racing—why not bank some extra time in the beginning, in case you slow down later in the race? However, starting out too fast, especially in longer distances, will inevitably cause you to slow down as you burn out your muscles and energy stores too early. The best thing to do for both day-to-day running and races is to start slow and get faster as you go. This is called a negative split, where the first ...
Running Workout: 30 Minute Fartlek Workout
Even with a busy schedule, most people can find 30 minutes in their days to run. With just 30 minutes, you can accomplish a lot in a single run, especially if you try speed workouts like this 30 minute fartlek workout. I am a morning runner. Why? Because you can get your run in before the day runs you down! However, running in the morning requires careful scheduling. Unlike an after-work or after-school run, morning runs have to be completed by a certain time so you can ...