While we all enjoy running in the perfect weather/temperature there are many benefits to challenging ourselves to run in less than ideal weather (ex: rain, snow, cold/hot) which include: Increases mental toughness: learning to endure different weather when running...
Speed work helps improve lactate threshold, improve V02 max, running economy, and running form. Additionally, you gain mental fitness by learning how to keep pushing when speed workouts get tough. By improving these elements of your fitness you’ll can start to see...
Consistency in running is the most crucial factor to achieve long-term success in the sport. Consistently training allows the body to adapt and become faster and stronger. We lose fitness quickly when not maintaining a running regiment, consistency it’s important not...
Cross-training offers runners many benefits including injury prevention, improving cardiovascular fitness, and enhancing muscle strength Injury prevention Reduces impact: running is a high impact sport, cross training helps reduce stress on your joints, bones, and...
Athletes often focus on training to improve their physical fitness but often ignore another large component of performance, mental fitness “Physical fitness determines where the wall that represents your physical limit is placed. Mental fitness determines how close...
Having a specific race to train for is a great way to stay motivated in your running journey as it gives you a solid goal to be working towards. Signing up for a race also creates increased personal accountability with training. You’ve paid to join the race and...
There are several benefits of training for a 5k or 10k for novice runners and advanced runners alike. For novice runners, these races are inviting distances that offer a manageable challenge. A 5k or 10k is a great introduction into running and can aid greatly in...