You’re at the track. You’ve created a workout for yourself or for your athlete. It’s an interval or a rep workout. But – you’re not sure how much rest to give between reps. From one Denver area running coach to another: How do you decide on appropriate running workout recovery & what’s the thought process… Continue reading How to Judge Running Workout Recovery
I’m taking a pause from giving typical running coach advice, to telling my personal running story… While I didn’t win yesterday, the Colfax Half was a victory for so many reasons. I started out this blog post writing a Colfax Half Marathon recap, and somehow ended up at the beginning of my running journey. So,… Continue reading My Running Story
Lactate threshold training for runners involves improving the body’s ability to clear lactate from the blood. As an athlete runs faster, resulting in an increase in energy demand, the athlete’s body will slowly begin to produce more lactic acid (a source of energy). As long as said athlete is fit enough for the demands they’re… Continue reading Lactate threshold training: what is it and how do you do it?
Five Benefits of the Long Run in your Running Plan Most, if not all, seasoned runners understand the long run. We know we need to do it on a weekly basis, and many of us even know the philosophy behind it. But if you’re a beginner runner, you may not understand the long run, or… Continue reading Running Coach Tips: The Almighty Long Run
