Threshold training involves running at a pace just below your lactate threshold, which is the point at which your body begins to produce more lactic acid than it can remove. This type of training has a number of benefits for runners, including: Improved endurance: By training at your lactate threshold, you can increase your body’s ability to clear lactic acid...
A guide to running a faster marathon If you’re training for a marathon, you probably want to know how to run a faster race. After all, there’s nothing quite like the feeling of crossing the finish line with a personal best time. While there’s no magic formula for shaving minutes off your marathon time, there are certain training techniques that...
According to the American Council on Exercise, running is one of the most efficient ways to burn calories and lose weight. In fact, running at a moderate pace for just 30 minutes can burn anywhere from 200 to 300 calories. Plus, it’s a low-impact exercise, which means it’s easy on your joints. But is running the best exercise for weight...
Many fitness enthusiasts don’t count sunglasses as a necessary running accessory, arguing that buying quality footwear or clothes is much more important. However, if you’re the type of runner who likes to jog outdoors, wearing a pair of quality shades can benefit your health and safety more than you think. First of all, quality sunglasses will protect your eyes from...
If you have been running for a while you’ve probably heard of strides from some of your fellow runners. While many of us have heard of strides, many of us are not adding them into our running program. Skipping this key running dill might be holding you back from hitting a new personal record. Just like flossing your teeth, strides...
Running for weight loss is among the most effective and simplest techniques – instead of getting yourself all mixed up in complicated forms of exercise, you are simply putting your energy into putting your focus on weight loss through running. As you run, the number of calories that would get burned would depend on the body size, pace, and total...
Leg workouts for runners are as important as air to breathe. Runners require ultimate strength in their legs to run farther distances; for instance, you will need it for improving your weekly mileage. This is why conditioning your legs for enduring the stress of long distances is important. It can take a little time for your legs to actually get...
Does any exercise really compare to running? No machinery needed, just you and the great outdoors. It’s one of the most accessible exercises that one can perform, and it has so many benefits. The CDC recommends running for an hour and 15 minutes every week for its health benefits. Hyped to put on those running shoes and hit the track? Slow...
If you’re a runner like me you most likely don’t like running up hills. If you’re not used to running up hills and you run into one you will feel outta shape quickly. The good news is that with regular hill training you will start to feel like running up hills is no big deal. The idea is to find...
3 ways to increase stamina for running If you’re into the sport of running. you know what it feels like to run outta gas while you’re out on a run. The feeling is terrible. You may have to switch your planned run over to a run walk or take breaks during your run. Building stamina for running is important. It...
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