Recently I read the book "Peak Performance: Elevate Your Game, Avoid Burnout, and Thrive with the New Science of Success" by Steve Magness and Brad Stulberg. This wasn't a typical running book, in that the information could be applied to all areas of life. Of course, following the guidance in this book can definitely help with your running too. Rather than a full book review, I wanted to share 3 takeaways from "Peak ... Read the Post...
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Training On The Treadmill
Like most of the country, we started to have some real winter weather this past week. It started with snow on Sunday morning, which fell for about 2.5 days straight. There was some ice mixed in too. For most of the week the sidewalks were snowy and icy, plus it was cold and windy out. This meant I was training on the treadmill! We did have a reprieve on Friday/Saturday, before more snow moved in today. Looks like it ... Read the Post...
Fartlek Friday: Use Your Core Work As a Warm-Up For Your Run
For this week's Fartlek Friday the quick tip I want to share with you is to use your core work as a warm-up for your run! If you're short on time, try doing your core/glute/hip work BEFORE you run. Not only will this get you warm, it will also engage those muscles and save you time from having to do it later! Here are a few of my go-to exercises that I use for injury prevention and a warm-up. I use these bands. ... Read the Post...
How to Run with Proper Form When Using a Jogging Stroller
Running with a jogging stroller is challenging in many ways. From keeping a child happy, to pushing extra weight, to worrying about the weather, it's definitely harder than running alone! One other issue is running form. Running with a stroller is different than running alone, but its important to run with proper form when using a jogging stroller. I know that many of you who read my blog don't run with a stroller, ... Read the Post...