It's a scary thing to look at the calendar and realize that a race for which you've been preparing is just a week away. That final week of real training is typically not easy; you're peaking and putting down performances that are a little startling. And with that difficult training comes a focus on just … Continue reading Tapering tutorial;
Tag: Running
Pick your pacing;
The hardest part of run training for me is running fast enough on my workouts and slow enough on my easy runs. It's easy to fall into a pattern of running hard every workout; it seems that running harder on easy runs should lead to even more progress than if you ran them easy. But … Continue reading Pick your pacing;
Homemade Peanut Butter;
The best pre-workout meal, in my humble opinion, is to not eat. I hate having anything in my stomach while running or riding. Austin tends to disagree though, and she's not alone. Most people like eating just a bit before training in the morning, and many people recommend toast with peanut butter. If you're looking … Continue reading Homemade Peanut Butter;
Half Marathon Training; Southern Fried 13.1
The half marathon is a great distance for the recreational runner. The race takes about 2 hours, and doing any sort of exercise for two full hours without a break is an achievement for most people. The race has the added benefit of being a distance which one can train remarkably well while working; training … Continue reading Half Marathon Training; Southern Fried 13.1
Half Marathon Core Routine;
I am about three weeks into a training plan for a half marathon. Half marathon training requires a fair amount of training volume, and that training volume increase raises the risk of injury. Why is this? What can be done to help prevent injury? There are a few different ways to describe fitness: Endurance; the … Continue reading Half Marathon Core Routine;
