With 16 minutes of fast running, this intermediate interval running workout will help you run a personal best at your next 5k. Add it to your training plan. I have a love-hate relationship with interval running workouts. Call them speed work, repeats, fartleks,...
Cardio Interval Repeats
Well, it’s official. I did not get into the New York Marathon for 2019. While I am a bit disappointed because I truly thought it was my year for the lottery, I am also relieved. Training for a marathon is not for the faint of heart and to add in a whole bunch of air...
Runner’s Strength Workout
You made it to Friday! Hopefully you had a good week and were able to soak up some family time amidst the hecticness of your regular schedule. Zoey is in a stage of wanting to do everything herself and we have spent a lot of time this week having her try to put on her...
6 Interval Running Workouts For When You Just Don’t Feel Like It
These 6 interval running workouts for beginners are perfect to help you increase your running speed, improve your stamina, and help you finish a 5k. It took me a long time to learn to like running fast. Sure, I ran fast in college, but in my adult life I just wanted...
Benefits of Hill Training and TWO Hill Workouts
While I regularly tout the benefits of interval running, there are some serious benefits to hill running as well. For instance, it helps, Increase stride turnover. Basically, the faster you can get your legs to move, the quicker you get up that hill. This translates...
Short Interval Workout For That Finishing Kick
After a conversation I had with my Athletic Director earlier this week about how one of my star athletes passed 4 runners in the final 100 meters and won his 800 meter race by a step, he sent me this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8uN3txqcVY Heartbreaking and...
Break it Up Interval Workout
Thank goodness for today! I am feeling so much better than I was on Sunday. My first observation out of three went very well. Just keeping my fingers crossed that the other two are the same in the next few weeks. A solid few hours of NASM studying was accomplished....
Speed it UP Treadmill Workout
I first shared this workout back in 2013 after a three week hiatus from running. This was when Rob and I were living in Vietnam and we had been traveling for a week and then I was sick for another week or so. Most people cannot stand the treadmill, but I really don't...