Let's be real Running can be hard. And running up hills? A whole different beast. But running down hills? Fugetaboutit. The reason running downhills is so much more painful than uphills is because of “eccentric contractions” what? When we run down a hill, our muscles are lengthening, gravity is pounding us a little harder since … Continue reading 934. 10 tips for running downhills, when to train them, and the real reason for a DNF
933. Cross Training for runners and leg workouts.
We use cross training as a way to change up our fitness routine, making us become better at our craft - in our case, running. People who run can cross train by lifting weights or doing calisthenics, yoga, swimming, cycling, and rowing. (there’s a subtle but major difference here which we’ll touch on next) A … Continue reading 933. Cross Training for runners and leg workouts.
932. 3 reasons to run two-a-days + a fun way to run the long run
Ever hear about two-a-days? It’s doing two workouts per day Some people do three-a-days Why would anyone do that? That’s what we’re going to cover in this quick article: 3 reasons to run two a days 1 reason not to A fun way to run the weekly long run Let’s preface this with the fact … Continue reading 932. 3 reasons to run two-a-days + a fun way to run the long run
931. A Beginner Runner Introduction
Here’s a quick summary of what’s to come: Start small, think big. Running with proper form is more important than how much you run. Make sure to stretch too. In the beginning, just run with short light steps - landing on your midfoot. Good forms of cross-training are yoga, strength, mobility, and running hard. Breathe … Continue reading 931. A Beginner Runner Introduction
930. Heat Training and Ultras 101
What is the best way to acclimate to the heat for ultramarathons? The heat is no joke. It scares people, including me. The heat makes you go crazy - every minute feels like an hour. Usually, if the pain becomes too overwhelming, we can stop and rest. In hot ultra events, there's no place to … Continue reading 930. Heat Training and Ultras 101
929. The what, why, and how behind the taper for ultramarathon
Alright, alright, alright We’re going to cover: What a taper is Why would someone taper What is the ‘best’ way to taper Best practices for tapering How do I sometimes taper Some things to consider when planning your taper. Let’s just get right into it! So what is a taper? A taper is a way … Continue reading 929. The what, why, and how behind the taper for ultramarathon
928. Change our mindset, change our life.
Life is all mindset. If we think we can or we think we can’t - we’re right. Are we stuck in our ways or can we continue to learn and grow? Some people side with the former, others with the latter. The only difference between the two is what they believe, and how they think.
927. The 101 on 100 Mile Week: Ultramarathon Training
Maybe you’ve heard about running 100+ miles a week to train for big races? And then that thought of stepping up your training popped into your head… How many miles do you run each day? How hard or fast (slow?) are you going? Do you run the entirety of the long runs, run/walk them, two-a-days? … Continue reading 927. The 101 on 100 Mile Week: Ultramarathon Training
926. Wildwood 100 Route info (ultra signup)
Extra Resources Wildwood 100 is a 100-mile jaunt from NE Philadelphia to the Wildwood sign, a journey-style, open road run along a paved road. This is a no-frills event that has no budget, an open road challenge with no official aid stations. Runners will be dependent upon themselves or their crew to obtain supplies and … Continue reading 926. Wildwood 100 Route info (ultra signup)
925. How to get into running
For the first month or two, just lace up your shoes, get out the front door, and run. The goal is to spend time on your feet, to get in the habit of carving out that time each day It’s great to set a goal like “a mile a day” or “20 minutes” or run … Continue reading 925. How to get into running
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