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Try these before your next 5K. I’m sharing some of my tried and true 5K training & racing tips that should help you feel more prepared and confident on race day. Give these a try and let me know what you think. #1. Work through the process. Start with what you can do easily and gradually … Read more
Hills build strength. Period. Need to know more? Hills add resistance, resistance makes the heart, lungs and muscles work harder, and regular bouts of hard work lead to stronger, more efficient runners. A 2017 study published in the International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications found that after 12 weeks of hill training (2x/week) the … Read more
GENERAL TRAINING ADVICE Given that there is significant uncertainty about the implications of the coronavirus and COVID-19, the following advice is given recognizing that the current situation may change, so please stay alert and take all recommended precautions to keep yourself and your community healthy. Keep moving. At this moment, cities and states throughout the … Read more
See what we have written for the national RRCA community here: https://www.rrca.org/news-articles/news-archives/2020/03/15/advice-for-rrca-members-running-coaches-and-club-leaders Runners are optimistic by nature, but it’s hard to super optimistic in the face of the current public health crisis of coronavirus and COVID-19. As an athlete, you may be feeling a little down, a bit stressed, and a lot unmotivated. As a … Read more
Why trails? The simple answer is, running on trails adds variety to your training. Running and hiking over uneven terrain produces different physical challenges that improve strength and coordination. Basically, you become a better overall athlete. Not to mention, trail running is usually more scenic. Ever looked up and been in complete awe of the … Read more
Who’s Afraid of the Big, Bad Hill? Hills will make you stronger. For the most part, you don’t need to run fast uphill to get stronger, especially when you’re just starting to train. Start out by including hills in some of your runs or walks a couple times a week to let your hips, glutes, … Read more
Why Group Training? After college I was terrified that I wouldn’t run if no one was expecting me to. I’d spent 4 years running for a division 1 school where I did everything my coach told me to do. Thankfully, I did keep running even without having my workouts posted on a bulletin board. It … Read more
Tucson 10k Training: Start Now! Phase 1: Getting your groove on. Start here if you need to spend a few weeks making running part of your regular schedule. The more consistent your running is, the easier it will be to build and add intensity. In this phase, the important thing is getting out the door. … Read more
Summer in Tucson: What to do to get in shape It’s about 5,000 degrees outside in the Old Pueblo, with eggs frying on the sidewalk and eyelids sticking to eyeballs – not a great time to be a distance runner. The heat in Tucson will make it hard to run a lot – your average … Read more
Train for the Festival of Miles: One Mile At a Time Here is a 5-week training schedule to start you on your running adventure, one mile at a time. Week 1: April 24-30 Run for 10 minutes or 1 mile (whichever comes first) at an effort level that feels relaxed. Don’t push the pace. If … Read more