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QT: To Become a Better Runner, Pump Up the Volume

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What do you need to do to become a better runner?

Are Runners Stupid?

Clearly, there is no one-size-fits-all answer to this question.

What you need to do to take the next step in your running journey is what you need to do.

The exact mix of things that you need to do, whatever it is, will be different from what I or any other runner needs to do.

But that doesn’t mean that there are a few common “ingredients” that are likely to be part of your unique “run better” formula.

Over the next few weeks, I will discuss three areas of your training that could be key to your next big PR. Read more

QT: Overlooked Factors that Increase Your Heart Rate During a Run

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For many runners that get into heart rate training, and even for some of us that have been at it for a while, it can be a bit of a struggle to keep your heart rate down while running.

I know when I really devoted myself to MAF training, I found myself walking a lot more than I expected because my heart rate kept climbing beyond my upper target.

If you could care less about heart rate training, in any of its forms, this post/episode really isn’t for you.

But if you’re into MAF, zone, 80/20, or any other form of training where heart rate is a factor, this post may help you keep your heart rate from shooting up too quickly on your next run. Read more