Sunday, November 17, 2013

Can I Train for a Race on a Treadmill? — running.about.com — Readability

Can I Train for a Race on a Treadmill? — running.about.com — Readability: ""I'm planning on running a marathon in the spring, but icy and snowy conditions have kept me on the treadmill for a lot of my training so far. Will I be adequately prepared for the race if the majority of my training is on the treadmill?""

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5K training, starting as a beginner

5K training, starting as a beginner: "Whatever reason you want to start running, one of the best mid term goals is to be able to run and complete a 5K race. This is a modest goal and you can be ready in 8 weeks from no running at all. The key is to get out and get started running with a plan of attack that will help you reach your goals."

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Monday, November 11, 2013

7 Training Ideas That Changed My Running Forever - The Spartan Warrior

7 Training Ideas That Changed My Running Forever - The Spartan Warrior: "Over the last 13 years of competitive running in high school, college, and beyond, I’ve picked up certain training strategies that I’ve incorporated into my current training. Some of these training principles are well-known while others are less common."

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11 Steps to Becoming Addicted to Running

11 Steps to Becoming Addicted to Running: "Running is one of those things that you don’t miss until you try it again after a long hiatus. I’ve recently been reminded of this as I just starting to get back into running myself."

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WATCH: Data Tracking Devices Are Changing The Game For Sports

WATCH: Data Tracking Devices Are Changing The Game For Sports: "From GPS watches to fitness apps, technology has changed the landscape of sports on both the amateur and professional level. In fact, athletes and trainers all over the world have embraced technological advancements to help them evaluate players on and off the field."

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Friday, November 8, 2013

High Intensity Interval Training: Sprint Interval Workout

High Intensity Interval Training: Sprint Interval Workout: "This sprint interval workout is a type high intensity interval training (HIIT) that helps build endurance, increase your anaerobic threshold and burn more calories and fat both during and after your workout.  For this workout, you'll have a longer warm up (10 minutes) before going into 4 all-out sprints at a Level 9 on this perceived exertion chart for 30 seconds each.  Between each sprint, you'll recover at an easy pace for 4.5 minutes, giving you plenty of time to get ready for the next sprint. "

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