The 10k is a unique race distance in that you need both speed and endurance in order to race it well. However, the 10k can also serve as a stepping stone for newer runners from the 5k to longer distances. Whether your goal is to just cover the 10k distance, or to PR in your next 10k, here are some tips on how to train for a 10k race. A Note on Virtual 10ks This year as most live races have been cancelled, many ... Read the Post...
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Building Mileage and October Running Plans
It's hard to believe that it's already October. I think many of us have said this before, but this really has been the fastest and slowest year ever. If you've been following along with my training for this spring/summer you may have seen that I've been very gradually building my mileage. In the spring I was running about 25 miles per week and this week I got up to 38 miles. For many runners this isn't terribly high, but ... Read the Post...
If You Can Read This Bring Me a Cup of Coffee
Here we are again already, enjoying our fall coffee in October. Time continues to move on as the world just gets stranger and weirder. My mom got me these socks a few weeks ago. Unfortunately I'm either alone or with a toddler most of the time, so no one has actually brought me coffee when I really needed it. October Ultimate Coffee Date: If you can read this bring me a cup of coffee If we were having coffee, I ... Read the Post...
Top 10 Running Books to Help You Run Your Best
I love reading running books. Even though I don't have much time to read these days, I usually have a running book on my nightstand or loaded onto my Kindle. It might take me 6 months to read one book, but I still enjoy it! I find it so helpful to read about different running methods, tips on injury prevention, nutrition for runners, and more. Today I will be sharing these top 10 running books to help you run your ... Read the Post...
