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Running Workouts You Can Do Year-Round

April 15, 2020

Running Workouts You Can Do Year-Round

The cancellation of races due to the COVID-19 pandemic left runners in an odd situation. At the publication of this post (April 2020), it is at least months before racing resumes. Most want to maintain or improve their fitness, but not peak early or burn out. The solution is not in following a prolonged race-specific cycle; that will only backfire. Instead, year-round workouts provide the happy medium for building fitness without burning out.  Year-round workouts apply moderate stress. ...

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Your Guide to Fartlek Workouts

February 5, 2020

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 ...

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5 Quick and Effective Running Workouts for the Holidays

November 27, 2019

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 ...

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Countdown Fartlek Workout

October 14, 2019

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 ...

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The How and Why of Tempo Runs

August 7, 2019

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 ...

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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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