How often do you stop to consider the purpose of each workout that you do?
Every time you head out the door? Every week or two? Never?
Every run on your training plan has a purpose.
So, it would help if you were at least thinking about said purpose on occasion, eh? Read more
We aren’t exactly known for our patience, are we?
As runners, we seem to want to do everything faster.
So it comes as no surprise that one of the most common questions I get from my fellow runners has to do with how one might speed up recovery after a race or hard training run.
Slowing Down Helps Speed Up Recovery
I get it.
I’m not the world’s biggest fan of taking time off and allowing my body to do the healing necessary after a race.
That idle time can really be a tough pill to swallow. Remember, the healing process takes some time physiologically, and allowing your body to do what it does is the only way for a full recovery to take place.
There is no magic cure all for post race soreness.
Sorry, there’s just not.
That said, there are certain things that we can do to help speed up the recovery process. Read more
How have you been doing with your strength training?
Let’s be honest, it’s easy to get off track when it comes to consistent strength training as runners even though we know how important it can be in terms of avoiding injuries, improving performance, and maintaining overall body functions.
If you need a new routine to get you back in the strength training saddle, or if you just want to add a little spice to your current strength training routine, today’s video will do just that.
I’m switching things up a little bit this go round. Gone is the idea of doing 2-3 sets of the circuit of exercises.
Instead, we will be doing a certain number of reps of each exercise, resting as needed, before moving on to the next exercise on the list. Once you finish the last exercise, you’re set for the day.
Sounds easy enough, right?
Hehehehe….
Enter your info below, and I’ll send you the PDF guide outlining the Feb/Mar 2016 strength training routine ASAP.
Have You Done this Type of Workout Before? What are Your Thoughts?
You don’t have to look around this site very far to know that I’m a believer in regular strength training for runners.
(Want more examples? Here’s a podcast interview, a post on the importance of a strong core, and answers to common strength training questions/concerns from runners.)
So every couple of months, I put together a short workout (lasting about 15 minutes) designed specifically to help runners shore up the weak spots that are created by running lots and lots of miles.
The workout for November/December is four exercises long, but if you do them correctly you’ll be feeling it!
Fill out the info below and I’ll send you a PDF guide with all of these exercises on it.
If you have any questions about any of these exercises, or anything else related to running and strength training, please let me know and I’ll be happy to answer them for you!
What is Your Favorite Strength Training Exercise and Why?
All runners, no matter your pace or your preferred race distance, can benefit from doing regular speed work.
There are a number of physiological benefits of doing speed work, but that doesn’t mean you have to enjoy doing speed work.
I really hate doing speed work.
But I keep doing it, because of the benefits and because the goals I have for my running “career” include me getting faster.
And let’s be honest, if you want to get faster you’ve got to run faster.
So I keep doing my speed work, and that includes doing some of my least favorite speed workouts as well. Read more