Now that the calendar has turned, I’m sure many of you are in the process of setting running goals for the coming year! Picking a goal may seem easy, but in my experience there are several factors that influence how effective a goal is for you.
Tempo runs have tremendous value in training programs as they help improve a key component of performance and they do so with relatively little lingering fatigue. But, the way that they are traditionally performed is not well-suited for preparing you to race. Learn how to make your tempo run more effective for racing.
A big area where a lot of runners can improve in is their recovery routine; it’s the best way to make sure that you get the full benefit out of your workout. One way to help yourself recover faster from a difficult workout is by using an ice bath. It may be slightly more painful than drinking a glass of chocolate milk (another great recovery technique), but the benefits are well worth it.
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As runners we don’t get many toys to play with. Most of the new technology in running shoes offers slight, if any, improvement. Occasionally there will be a heart rate monitor or GPS unit that offers something new. Overall, though, runners are doing a lot of the same things in the same ways as we were twenty years ago.
Summer is here in Atlanta – complete with high humidity and temperatures in the upper-90s! That can create some unique problems for your training, and can also pose some serious health risks. The most important thing to remember when running in the summer is to stay hydrated. Being properly hydrated is a key component for a variety of bodily functions and for regulating your body temperature through sweating.
