The holiday season can be an obstacle for many runners. Not only are you busy with holiday events and preparation, but the outdoor conditions are often cold, windy, snowy, and/or icy. All things considered, you want to be able to run, but you are short on time and may not even want to spend an hour or so outdoors. This month's Run It round-up brings you the simple solution: fun and effective 30 minute workouts for runners. A 30 minute run still provides all the physiological and ...
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Equipment Based Workouts for Runners {Run It}
This month's theme for the Run It Series is equipment based workouts for runners. I've already shared kettlebell and resistance band workouts here, so I want to give some attention to my other favorite piece of workout equipment: the stability ball. The stability ball is a versatile and invaluable tool for any runner. Core strength, hip stability, and glute strength are essential for preventing injury and running faster, and the stability ball will train those specific ...
What Runners Eat {Run It}
Welcome to this month's edition of the Run It series! Each month, running bloggers share their tips and glimpses into their running - and this month, we are excited to welcome Sandra from Organic Runner Mom! If you ask any given runner what they eat, you will receive a wide array of answers: the "if the oven is hot enough, it can burn everything" philosophy; strict diets such as keto, Paleo, vegan, or gluten-free; or balanced diets focusing on nutritious foods with some treats. This ...
5 Best Half Marathon and Marathon Workouts {Run It}
In this month’s edition of the Run It Series, we are sharing with you our favorite marathon and half marathon workouts. One of my favorite workouts for the marathon and half marathon (and the 10K, even) is two-mile repeats. This workout repeats itself over and over again in both my own training and the plans I write for my athletes - and for good reason. Two-mile repeats are versatile and adaptable. You can use them at various points in the training cycle for both the marathon and half ...
Rave Runs in Seattle Suburbs {Run It}
This month's Run It Round Up features our rave runs: where to run in Seattle suburbs, New Hampshire Sea Coast, Brooklyn, and Vermont's finest trails. Seattle and the surrounding suburbs spanning from Everett to Tacoma are a runner's paradise. Sure, rain drizzles down against a backdrop of grey skies for 8 months out of the year, but if you don't mind a little rain or if you happen to visit during the gloriously sunny summer months, you'll be reward with miles upon miles of rave ...