Monday, June 2, 2014

Alan Culpepper's Top-5 Beginner 5K Training Tips - Competitor.com

Alan Culpepper's Top-5 Beginner 5K Training Tips - Competitor.com: "For someone who’s never run before, tackling 3.1 miles in one shot may seem daunting. But with the right preparation and focus, getting from the start of your first 5K to the finish intact is definitely achievable. What follows are five suggestions to consider as you lace up your shoes and hit the roads and trails:"



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Five Running Books You Should Be Reading - Competitor.com

Five Running Books You Should Be Reading - Competitor.com: "There are a lot of books about running. There are memoirs by famous marathoners, how-to guides on running your first 5K, and fictional stories of athletes. But, when you poll runners, the same favorite books come up again and again. These are not training manuals — of which there are also many — but stories about being a runner. Recommended for those looking to learn more about their sport, or just looking for a good read, make sure you crack open these five books."



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Study: Ride More To Run Better - Competitor.com

Study: Ride More To Run Better - Competitor.com: "It can’t be easy to train as an elite cyclist through a Norwegian winter. I would imagine that riding outdoors is nearly impossible much of the time, so that the bulk of one’s training must take the form of indoor rides or one or more forms of cross-training. A few winters ago, one elite Norwegian cyclist tried a creative way of adapting to his situation, and researchers from three Norwegian institutions of higher learning oversaw the experiment and documented its effects."



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