When training for long distances it's important to balance the miles, recovery, and workouts. A well-structured training plan helps you build endurance, improve speed, stay consistent, and reduces the risk of burnout or injury. Without clear structure, it’s easy to either do too much or never progress enough to reach your goals. Whether you are training for your first race or looking to improve your performance, ... Read the Post...
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Tips for Choosing a Sports Medicine Provider
Over my years as a runner I have met with MANY different sports medicine providers. This includes chiropractors, PTs, and orthopedists. I have learned quite a bit about what I am looking for in a provider and what works the best for me. When I was dealing with my first running injury, I was just searching for local providers online and didn’t really know what I was getting myself into. I thought I would share some tips ... Read the Post...
How Many Races Should You Run Each Year Based on Your Goals?
When it comes to improving your running, more racing isn’t always better. Sometimes running too many races each year can limit your progress. On the other hand, racing is fun and teaches you to push yourself. So how many races per year should you actually run? This really depends on your goals. An experienced runner chasing a personal best may need a different race schedule than someone running for fun. By ... Read the Post...
Why Tempo Runs Matter and How to Add Them to Your Training
Many runners focus on speed workouts in training when they are looking to get faster. While those faster workouts are important, there is huge benefit to also working on tempo runs which train your body to sustain a faster pace for longer. I've found that tempo runs are one of the most effective (but sometimes avoided) workouts. Whether you’re aiming to improve your endurance or hit a new PR, learning how to use tempo ... Read the Post...