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How to improve running form
When clients ask me how to improve running form, the first thing I do is use the Grass Test and the Gravel Test to see what their current form is like. From these tests, I can quickly understand if there are any areas of their running form that actually need improving, and what tricks they […]
Running Slump. How do I get out?
Running is fun! At least running is supposed to fun… Every now and then, you should expect a run that doesn’t go your way, but what if you aren’t enjoying any of your runs? What if you have even stopped running already? How do you get back into running in a way that makes your […]
Run Fast
To run fast you need three things. These needs are the same whether you are trying to sprint fast or run fast over longer distances: Good running form and posture Power in the legs Capacity to keep going If you can understand which of these three essential areas you need to improve and then work […]
Shin Splints treatment for runners & how to avoid them
Shin splints can be a nightmare for runners, and is especially common for beginners, or runners ramping up their training for a race. Shin splints manifest as a painful jarring or tenderness with each step in the front or sides of the lower leg. The good news is that in most cases shin splints are […]
Tempo Run Definition
Runners often ask “What is a Tempo Run?”. The answers they get are always different, so this article gives you THE Tempo Run definition that you can actually use when your running plan says “Go for a Tempo Run”, and be sure that you are doing the best thing for your training. Tempo Run definition: […]
Run a Faster 5K Time – How to Get faster
Want to know how to run a faster 5K time? Have you improved for a few months but then plateaued? How do you get a 5K PB when your legs are already going as fast as you can? The answers are simple and achieving your next 5K goal just depends on you knowing what to […]
Is it better to run in the morning or evening?
Whether you are just starting out running, or are trying to make the best possible progression in fitness and speed, you might be asking is it better to run in the morning or evening, or perhaps during the day? This is easy to answer if you take into account a few aspects (press one to […]
Heart Rate Zone Calculator (accurate, mobile friendly)
What is this Heart Rate Zone Calculator for? This heart rate zone calculator estimates your running heart rate zones so that you can understand what effort level to use in your different runs. For example, if you are looking for Zone 2 calculator for your easy runs, this will give you the info you need […]
