Archive for the ‘Training Tips’ Category
How to Breathe While You Run
My little sister asked how she should breathe while she runs. The answer I gave her was that she should try not to think about it too much and that as she continued to train, it would come naturally to her. I explained it that way based on my own experience.
If you try to force [...]
Start a Running Streak!
One of my training strategies that has been most helpful is to run in streaks. That sounds kind of funny. What I mean is that I commit to myself that I will run on certain days of the week—no matter what. I also commit to running a minimum distance on each of those days. In [...]
What Does It Mean For Runners to Do a Tempo Workout?
A so-called “tempo workout” is when runners get their bodies used to running at a fast “tempo.” Or in other words, they try to get themselves used to the kind of pace they will need to run in a race. This doesn’t mean all tempo workouts are run at your goal race pace. They could [...]
What Does It Mean for Runners To Do a Fartlek Workout?
My high school coach used to refer to a particular type of workout as a “fartlek.” This odd name refers to a type of interval workout that is somewhat informal and involves “speed play” (apparently, the Swedish translation).
A fartlek can be many different things, but the way we did it was the following. About 6-8 [...]
What Does It Mean for Runners to Do an Interval Workout?
In running, an interval is a period of rest in between periods of fast running. To do an interval workout, you run hard for awhile, run easy for awhile (an interval), run hard again, run easy again, etc. That’s the general idea. The details are only limited by your imagination.
Interval workouts can be valuable for [...]
How I Fit Running into My Schedule
Since I’ve been back into running, I’ve struggled to find a balance between quality and quantity in my training. I am married and have two young children, plus I’m trying to finish my PhD, apply for jobs, volunteer at church, keep the house in good shape, read, blog, and many other things. So I don’t [...]