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TMC MMD 5K & 1 Mile Training Week 4

This is week 4!  This is the last week of training before race week and taper time.  By now maybe you are feeling like you’re in a groove?  Maybe the runs are even feeling slightly more comfortable?  I always like to say that becoming a runner is a matter of getting comfortable being uncomfortable because,

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TMC MMD 5K & 1 Mile Training Week 3

Welcome to week 3!  There are 2 weeks left until virtual race weekend.  As usual, it gets hot around this time of year.  Be safe and more comfortable by doing your runs in the mornings before 9:00 AM, or in the evenings after 5:00 PM.  Make sure to sip on water throughout the day.  If

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TMC MMD 5k & 1 Mile Training: Week 2

Welcome to week 2!  I really like to use the “introduce, improve, perfect” training model.  This means you will see 3 similar effort sessions 3 weeks in a row.  This gives you the opportunity to feel progress.  First and foremost, your runs should start to feel easier, if not faster.  Second, you’ll get more comfortable

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TMC Meet Me Downtown 5K & 1 Mile Training Plans

It’s May!  Time to sharpen up for the MMD 5K or 1 Mile race on the weekend of June 5-7.  Here are some training ideas to keep you motivated.  Get out early and get these done before it gets too hot.  I recommend going out between 6-7 AM.  I promise you’ll enjoy it more and

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WOG Workout for the Week of March 25

Tuesday Speed Workout (on your own) The Middle WorkoutBy distance:1 Mile @ Tempo pace + 800 easy +2 x 800 @ 10K pace + 400 easy after each + 1 Mile @ Tempo pace.or… By time:8 min. @ Tempo + 4 min. easy +2 x 4 min. @ 10K + 2 min. easy after each + 8

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Running in our COVID-19 Public Health Crisis

Running and Fitness During the COVID-19 Public Health Crisis: Everything to Know for Runners and Walkers Randy Accetta, Tia Accetta, and the RRCA March 26, 2020   TABLE OF CONTENTS ·      CDC Advice and Public Health Overview ·      What Experts Say About Exercise and Immune Health ·      Training Advice for Runners ·      Eating Well and

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