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Take It Easy
One of the most common training mistakes we see is running too fast on Easy days. Most runners either don’t fully understand the purpose of an Easy run or they’ve never calculated their suggested Easy pace based on a recent…› Continue Reading
Training
Into the Spring of it
Jack Frost has a fever: The snow has turned to slush, the trails are mush and his sister’s got a crush. “It’s spring fever,” said Mark Twain. “That is what the name of it is. And when you’ve got it,…› Continue Reading
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Understanding Heart Rates, At Rest And During Exercise
It is not unusual for athletes to measure their heart rates when at rest and when training, and there are advantages to monitoring heart rates, but it is important to have some knowledge about various intensities of training and how…› Continue Reading
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When Is It Too Late To Start Training For A Marathon?
By Ann Alyanak Run S.M.A.R.T. Project Spring marathon season is right around the corner! Many runners are in the middle of their training but there are always those who wait until the last minute to get started. For those wondering…› Continue Reading
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What To Know When Running In The Snow
Slow Down! Running in the snow will present a totally different challenge than running on a dry surface. The type of snow, depth of snow, temperature and time of day can all affect how difficult it is to trudge through…› Continue Reading
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10 Tips on How To Stick To a New Year’s Running Resolution
The beauty of a new year is the opportunity for a fresh start, the chance to invigorate your training with increased commitment to a new goal. Without further ado, here are 10 tips on how to build a New Year’s…› Continue Reading
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Training During the Holidays
Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, New Years; lots of holiday time, but is there enough time to train like we need to or like we want to? For some people it depends on where you spend this time of the year. If…› Continue Reading
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Running For Weight Loss
Editor’s Note: The average American will consume between 3,000-4,000 calories on Thanksgiving Day. Though running the local 5K Turkey Trot can give you a 300 calorie deficit before you even get to grandma’s house, that’s just enough to cover a…› Continue Reading
Trail Running
Becoming A Stronger Runner On The Trail
Trail running can have enormous benefits for all runners both mentally and physically. We recommend incorporating it into your typical running routine on scheduled easy days whether you’re training for a road or trail races. Mental Benefits Getting off the…› Continue Reading
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Fluid Loss While Running
A few years ago we did a little study to look at fluid loss and re-hydration, during running. 4 groups of runners raced 25k on 3 consecutive weekends. Groups I and II had sport drinks; III had artificially-flavored sport…› Continue Reading