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Time Off After A Marathon Or Keep On Running?
www.shutterstock.com How soon you start running again after a marathon depends on how well you recover. If you ran a marathon this fall, you’re probably pretty fit. Logging all of those miles for four...
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Iron Level Upkeep For Runners
www.shutterstock.comAs a runner, you need to be informed of your unique iron needs. An iron deficiency is one of those nasty conditions that can disguise itself as being overtrained or under-rested. A...
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Using Heart Rate To Measure Overtraining
Heart-rate training in its simplest form. www.shutterstock.comNo fancy equipement needed — just your finger, a notebook and one minute a day. Even though I prefer not to train and coach by heart rate,...
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Live Like A Clock: How Routine Aids Performance
Establishing and sticking to a routine is one of the easiest ways to maintain consistency in your workouts and to improve performance. My college coach began each cross country season with an...
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Overtraining: Why It Happens, How To Spot It & How To Dig Yourself Out
More than half of all runners will overdo it at least once in their running career. Overtraining. It’s a word that strikes fear into the hearts of runners everywhere. Researchers estimate that 61% of...
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Debunking Three Popular Pre-Race Myths
Photo: www.shutterstock.com Learn why (and how) to avoid making these same mistakes before your next race. Runners put a lot of thought and planning into their training schedule, and with good reason....
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Improve Tomorrow’s Workout Today
Warming up can help reduce muscle damage caused by a hard run. Photo: www.shutterstock.comWhy enhance recovery when you can reduce the need to recover? Every runner knows that post-run recovery is...
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The Mental Side Of Recovery
Heed the advice of your doctor when transitioning back into training. Photo: www.shutterstock.comDon’t let an injury leave you wallowing. Get through it and let it prove just how tough you are. Take...
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Adjusting Your Training For Missed Workouts
Don't let zeros in the training log drag you down. Don’t let a few zeroes in your log book throw you off track. Following a training schedule to the letter rarely goes according to plan. Inevitably,...
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Workout Of The Week: Recovery Run
Recovery runs will do just as much to enhance your race performances as any other type of workout. Photo: Flickr. Recovery runs don’t actually accelerate muscle recovery, but they do have other...
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How Compression Apparel Works
Photo: Scott Draper What’s with all the spandex? You’ve probably seen fellow racers wearing tall compression socks, calf sleeves, thigh highs and full tights, wondered what they’re all about and...
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Bouncing Back From A Bad Workout
Learn how to identify the issue and take the right steps to get back on track. The anticipated physical torture of marathon training is enough to keep most sane people away from training for the...
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Do’s And Don’ts For Masters Runners
Races such as the Carlsbad 5000 offer ultra-competitive Masters-only races. Photo: PhotoRun.net Use this tried-and-true wisdom to make the most of your running after age 40. Runners who retain or...
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Nutrient Timing Is Everything For Runners
Photo: www.shutterstock.com How an athlete’s body utilizes energy is infinitely more critical than that of their sedentary peers. It’s not just what you eat, nor how much, but also when you eat....
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Protein Intake And Performance For Runners
Photo: www.shutterstock.comAre you taking in enough protein? Too much? At the right times? Protein is the only macronutrient left with generally positive associations. Fat has been considered “bad” for...
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Why You’re Confused About How To Eat
Photo: www.shutterstock.com There’s plenty of blame to go around. The average health-conscious American is a little confused about what constitutes an optimal diet. One source of confusion is the...
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Easy Does It: Run Faster, Less Often
Before your workout goes by in a blur, slow down and don't run as hard. It will serve you well. Photo: www.shutterstock.comResearch shows that less high-intensity training is better than too much....
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Four Boston Marathon Tips From Dick Beardsley
Among Dick Beardsley's tips for running the Boston Marathon are to have a hydration and nutrition plan that will get you through the race. Photo: www.shutterstock.com Every marathon presents...
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Want To Run Faster? Make Sure You Recover
Photo: Scott Draper/CompetitorMaximize your training and progress with optimal recovery practices. Runners love to talk about their training. Epic long runs, tough hill sessions and killer track...
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The 10 Best Protein Sources for Runners
If you're looking to improve the quality of your diet, try adding protein sources like lean chicken, almonds and eggs. Photo: www.shutterstock.comProtein is important for runners, and some sources are...
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