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Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Daily Tip #4

A training tip this time. Something every new athlete needs to learn as fast as possible to get the best results quickly. Be sure to do lots of different kinds of training. I know lots of people who will do the same runs over and over again and expect to get better. You're body is very good at getting used to consistency. The only way to get over hurdles is to switch up and keep your body on edge and make sure to push yourself every time. Honestly this is something I need to do more of. Lets take my run training for example. I have plans to run a half marathon on May 1st. Most of my training has consisted of tri training and 5km -10km standard runs. Now that I am training just running I need to switch up my workouts. I will be including Endurance runs (1 hour or more usually at least 10-15km) Tempo Runs (5miles at varying tempos (used to improve speed over distance) Fartlek Runs (pace changing every few minutes from walking slow to really fast), Threshold runs (starting slow and raising speed until you max out heart rate) Sprints (just for technique and speed and lastly casual recovery (can't make running not fun!)

All in all: Mix up your training!

7 comments:

  1. hahahah what is your other blog?!!!

    Yeah $10 for a salad is a bit much, since it was just spinach, roasted potato, dressing and almonds thrown together. But I would pay their prices for the meals cos they have some pretty cool stuff! :)

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  2. It's super secret from her!!!! :)

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  3. Good Advice, back when I was running cross country we never ran the same route twice, well, except for the course on meet days.

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  4. Great tip, push yourself to the limit!

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  5. Thanks for the tip. I have GOT to start running!

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  6. this will really help me train for my 15foot walk to the fridge lolol

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