The 10% Rule in Running: Should You Follow It?
The 10% rule in running suggests not increasing your mileage by more than 10% from week to week to prevent overuse injuries. However, this rule doesn't always account for individual training responses and different running volumes. Whether you're a new runner or an experienced athlete, understanding how to progress your training can help you achieve your goals without risking injury.
Mastering the Phases of Endurance Running: A Guide to Building Your Training Block
Running is more than just lacing up your shoes and hitting the pavement; it's a year-round journey with distinct phases or periods, each essential for peak performance and enjoyment. Let’s dive into the various phases of an endurance running block, from the foundational base-building phase to the challenging taper leading into race day, and the crucial recovery period post-race.
Summer Running Tips - How to Run Better in the Heat!
It’s getting hot and that means running will feel harder than it has the last few months. Don’t despair, you’re not losing fitness, we promise! If you prepare yourself well, you’ll be able to crush those summer runs and take that fitness into the fall with you.
How to Make the Most of the Off-Season
The off season can be such a tricky time for athletes. There seem to be two extremes:
The athletes who turn things off and really soak up rest and recovery.
The athletes who fear deviating from the intensity and focus of training and can’t relax.
The balance and benefit of the off season lies in the middle.
6 Tips for a Successful Return to Running Postpartum
It can be extremely challenging to know when your body is ready to run postpartum. You may feel ready within days of giving birth (at least mentally!), but truly being physically ready can be the difference between a major injury that sidelines you immediately and longevity in this sport. And that’s the confusing part!
How to Stay Motivated During Quarantine
Anyone else struggling with motivation right now? I’m here to let you know you aren’t alone. Races have always been my key motivator. If there’s a date to work towards and a clear timeline, it’s a lot easier to get out there each day. With no races on the calendar in the near future, we need to find other ways to keep our head in the game and stick with our training so we can be ready to race when it becomes available.
Boston Marathon Tips!
We’re officially a week out from Boston and it’s time for all the excitement! This will be my second time running Boston - last time was in that 2017 heat wave! I know there are tons of blog posts out there about how to approach this weekend and race, but I thought it would be a good idea to put together a post for first timers and for myself as I’ve had the chance to revisit my first Boston experience and some of the things I wish I’d done differently.
How To Do Strides + Why They're Important + A Video
Strides are a great way to increase leg turnover and improve your running form, which in turn makes you a faster and more efficient runner. When I was first introduced to strides, it took me a while to get the hang of them and understand their purpose.
How To Do Strides + Why They're Important
Strides are a great way to increase leg turnover and improve your running form, which in turn makes you a faster and more efficient runner. When I was first introduced to strides, it took me a while to get the hang of them and understand their purpose.
