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What are Junk Miles? (And How to Know If You Are Running Them)

September 16, 2020

What are Junk Miles? (And How toKnow If You Are Running Them)

Every run should have a purpose. Most experienced runners will describe to you the transformational moment in their training, when they learned to run their easy days easy and their hard days hard. The transition from junk miles - purposeless, always-moderate training - to polarized training allowed them to fully benefit from their runs. Junk miles are not "bad" but they are not optimal for performance.  The exact definition of junk mileage varies based on the coaching philosophy. Some ...

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How to Safely Increase Your Weekly Running Mileage

May 13, 2020

How to Safely Increase Your Weekly Running Mileage

One of the simplest ways to improve as a runner is to run more. When executed smartly, increasing your weekly running mileage will make you a stronger, faster runner. When done incorrectly, ramping up your mileage will cause overuse injuries, lead to overtraining, and mentally burn you out before you even toe the starting line of your goal race. The key is to focus on a smart, sustainable approach to increasing mileage - and here is how to implement that in your training.  Why Increase ...

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The Benefits of High Mileage {Marathon Monday} + Portland Marathon Training Week 13

August 31, 2015

The Benefits of High Mileage in Marathon Training

Hi, everyone! How was your weekend? Did anyone race? Today’s post is part of an on-going series on many key aspects of marathon training. You can find previous Marathon Monday posts here. While I know for some of you would classify this as low mileage, the Hansons Marathon Method has me running my highest mileage ever. Currently, I’m running 50-60 miles per week as I approach the peak of my training for the Portland Marathon (less than five weeks to go!). The Hansons Marathon Method ...

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Hi, I'm Laura! I'm a distance runner, RRCA certified running coach, and outdoor enthusiast living in Northwest Indiana. Whether you want to run your first race or qualify for Boston, I'm here to help you achieve your personal best with training tips and individualized run coaching.

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