Runners’ Blog

The last posting on weight training explained the benefits of adding a weight routine to your running program. To continue with the introduction of weight exercises try-

SQUATS
These squats are not the ones the hulksters at the gym are doing. They are with light weight and done slowly with control.
Done properly, squats will improve [...]

Try this word on your run-
PERSISTENT: refusing to give up; continuing especially in the face of opposition; stubborn.
Now that it’s racing season, this may be the word that gets you to dig down to finish strong or to nail the last repeat of a track workout. PERSISTENCE, the word, is what helped [...]

You might think that weight training and running don’t mix. In fact, weight training can help you run better and perhaps faster. By developing your CORE muscles your running will become more efficient. Your speed may improve by simply working on your leg strength. The biggest advantage of weight [...]

Let’s try something new. A word will be selected, at random, from the dictionary and will be posted with its definition. Try using the word in a mantra or repeat the the definition on your run to motivate, create some positive energy or tackle a tough workout.
DYNAMO- A combining form meaning POWER, [...]

New comment “Shoes For You”
Comment:
Hey,
I really like the suggestion about writing the dates on my shoes! I bought the
Adidas Women’s Response www.runbargains.com last
month and love them. Since I’m I light runner, do you think I still need to
replace my shoes every six months?
Attagirl
New favorite shoe store www.RunBargains.com

Yes, even light runners need to replace their shoes [...]

It’s Springtime. Time to add some speed work, up the miles and do some runs. It’s also time to get some new shoes. Yep, at least every six months. If your like most runners, you’ll check out the best deals first. Not a bad idea but, don’t buy shoes [...]

Most of you know the 10% rule to training. Not to increase your weekly mileage more than 10% or you could be risking injury. Okay, but what about overtraining? Isn’t overtraining increasing mileage too quickly? No, actually they are quite different. The injuries incurred by too much too quickly are [...]

Angela Perez From Albuquerque, NM
Listen to your body and get to know your body’s signals. If you really don’t feel like running one day for a number of reasons; then, don’t. Be sure not to get in the habit of making excuses. Plan accordingly and incorporate your daily/weekly routine into your training schedule. [...]

Angela Perez From Albuquerque, NM
My running suggestion is to be consistent. Set yourself a goal that you know you can achieve and work toward it. Start with baby steps before tackling a race that may be too much for where you’re running right now. Falling short of your running goal can [...]

Angela Perez From Albuquerque, NM
My Favorite Workout :
1-2 mile warm up
4×800
1 mile at race pace
4×400
1-2 mile cool down
To add strength to the workout follow the track session with:
100 abdominal crunches with as posterior pelvic tilt
10-20×2 push ups
Stretching – focusing on hamstrings, calves and quads