As runners, we often want to work hard. We’re not afraid to push our limits and push our pace. However! Taking it easy is super important when it comes to gearing up for a race or simply getting ...
To understand ‘conversational pace’, we need to talk about zone 2 – a subject on the lips of seemingly every running influencer. As a result, you may be feeling a little perplexed at what ...
One of the big debates in endurance sports these days is about “training intensity distribution,” which is a fancy term for how much of your training time you spend going easy, medium, or hard. The ...
A friend of mine who ran for the great University of Arkansas track and cross-country dynasty of the 1990s once told me a story about training paces. When eager freshmen showed up each fall for their ...
Being a beginner at anything can be intimidating, but so rewarding. Just ask anyone when the endorphins hit from those first few miles running. To hit your stride as a beginner runner, you don't have ...
In fact, Runner’s World recently reported on Brendan Twiggs, 26, who run/walked his way to a 2:51:56 marathon (a BQ!) at the Walt Disney World Marathon. His run/walk intervals looked like walking for ...