There was a long debate on how to best incorporate strength training into a runner’s training program. While the consensus now states that strength training should be incorporated in some way in every runner’s training program, the age-old questions still remain – how much, how often, can you still get a good workout in a … Read more
Incremental Gains with Goal Setting & How The Process Sets You Up For Success I have always been a goal oriented person. So much so, that I often have layers of goals, meaning that I have already set goals that are not relevant until I reach some other goal that is laid out before me … Read more
Finding time to exercise: one of the most commonly-cited barriers to actually getting that first foot out the door and training as a parent. A common conundrum for many people. We’re all busy – work, school, family, friends…the list of other priorities can feel endless, overwhelming, and draining. Add in the very real, very aggravating … Read more
With many races being cancelled or postponed many runners have been wondering “What do I do now?” The answer to that for many has been to run virtual races. Virtual races are just that, races that are run virtually. The best thing about virtual races is that they can be run anywhere at any time. … Read more
In the running event landscape, overnight relays truly stand out and are unique like no other. Where else can you go from running in a busy city at rush hour to running on a dirt country road in the middle of the night? It truly is stimulating for the runner’s soul to see the wide … Read more
Cancelled races have been on every runners’ mind recently. We’ve been dealing with race cancellations for quite a while now due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The first wave of race cancellations was shocking to everyone and interrupted everyone’s spring training cycles. In this first wave of cancellations many large races were postponed until the fall, … Read more
Finding time to train as a parent can often be a challenge. With gyms currently closed or very restricted (ie, no child care), kids doing virtual school, and parents either homeschooling, trying to work from home, or figuring out how to work while kids are no longer in school, it can feel nearly impossible. With … Read more
In this training tips article, coach Dan Lyne breaks down why running slow helps you get faster. Read on for a break down of what slow running is, how to find your slow speed, and how to add it into your training: Do you want to be a faster runner? You might think that the … Read more
So you’ve run 26.2 miles and you’re all like “OMG, marathoning is SO 1976. I want to go BIGGER!” Now you’re stuffing your face with a leftover pasta, listening to Ultrarunner Podcast, reading Hal Koerner’s Field Guide to Ultrarunning and trying to figure out what to do with your life. Lucky you! Today we are … Read more
While we all strive for success, it is the failures that teach us valuable lessons and give us perspective. In this article I hope to share a little running wisdom, so that you might gain from my losses.
For many of us, running is tightly interwoven with our identities. Without it, it can be easy to lose our sense of self and everything else may feel like it’s starting to come apart at the seams. Even the routine of running, the rhythm of the day, and the exertion that helps us fall asleep … Read more
May 24th – Day 7 Total miles run for the day:10.7 Total miles run for the week: 100.6 Total elevation for the day: 469 Total elevation for the week: 5,351 Workout: 10.7 miles – Road Average pace: 8:35 Elevation gain: 469 Effort level – 5 How did I feel: Great Mentally this was one of … Read more
The long run is simply, the longest run of the week. This can mean different things for different runners. For some runners, this might be 5 miles, for other runners it could be 22 miles, it all depends on what your training goals are, what fitness level you’re currently at, and time you have available. … Read more
May 23rd – Day 6 Total miles run for the day: 20.2 Total miles for the week: 89.8 Total elevation for the day: 230 Total elevation for the week: 4,886 Workout: 20 miles – Road Average pace: 6:32 Elevation gain: 230 Effort level – 8.5 How did I feel: Great A new FKT! While it … Read more
May 22nd – Day 5 Total miles run for the day: 13.5 Total miles run for the week: 69.6 Total elevation for the day: 532 Total elevation for the week: 4,656 Workout #1: 8.3 miles Average pace: 7:57 Elevation gain: 476 Effort level: 6 How did I feel: Good Day 5! Wow, it feels like … Read more
May 21st – Day 4 Total miles run for the day: 13.1 Total miles run for the week: 56.1 Total elevation for the day: 1,138 Total elevation for the week: 4,124 Workout: 13.1 miles – Mixed road and trails Average pace: 8:55 Elevation gain: 1,138 Effort Level – 6 How did I feel – Good … Read more
May 20th – Day 3 Total miles run for the day: 15 Total miles run for the week: 43 Total elevation for the day: 469 Total elevation for the week: 2,990 Workout #1: 11 miles ( 2.5 warm up / 6 progression / 2.5 cool down ) Average pace: 8:43 for warm up and cool … Read more
May 19th – Day 2 Total miles run for the day: 12 Total miles run for the week: 28 Total elevation for the day: 1,558 Total elevation for the week: 2,521 Workout: 12 miles – Trail running Average pace: 9:19 Elevation gain: 1,558 Effort level – 7 How did I feel – Strong and confident … Read more
May 18th – Day 1 Total miles run for the day: 16 Total elevation for the day: 963 ft Workout #1: 8 Miles – Treadmill Average pace: 7:57 Elevation gain: 188 ft Effort level – 6 How did I feel – Great I consider myself extremely lucky, I love to run on the treadmill! The … Read more
Andrew O’Connor is a coach with Team RunRun. To learn more about him or to work with Coach Andrew, check out his coaching page. 100 miles in a week of training. There is nothing inherently special about running 100 miles in a week. From a physiological standpoint, my body and muscles don’t know the difference between … Read more
