by Kelley Tenney | Jun 9, 2019 | Blog, Clothing, Half Marathon, Run-Walk-Run, Running, Training Tips
Running in the heat is something to be taken seriously! There is a lot to keep in mind while you continue to run during the summer months. You cannot run as fast when the temperature rises above 60F/14C. If you slow down 30 seconds a mile for every 5F increase above...
by Kelley Tenney | May 14, 2019 | Blog, Half Marathon, Marathon Training, Training Tips, Training Trends
So many people want to know how to get faster. It is one of the most frequently asked questions that I get. And, I am going to share the #1 drill to get faster – my cadence drill. This should be done on a non-long run day. It is fine however, to do it as a part...
by Kelley Tenney | Mar 24, 2019 | Friends and experiences, Half Marathon, Marathon Training, Running, Training Tips
All runners have bad days. The most prominent factor that sets a champion apart from others is the ability to move forward after that run that didn’t go according to plan. Figuring out just how to bounce back! As many of you may have seen, last weekend at the...
by Jeff Galloway | Sep 10, 2018 | Books, Half Marathon, Magic Mile, Marathon Training, Running, Running News, Training Tips, Training Trends, Uncategorized
Some beginners assume that they must work toward the day when they don’t have to take any walk breaks at all. This is up to the individual, but is not recommended. Remember that you decide what ratio of run-walk-run to use. There is no rule that requires you to hold...
by Jeff Galloway | Sep 6, 2018 | Half Marathon, Marathon Training, Running, Running News, Training Tips
A half hour run on Tuesday and Thursday will maintain the endurance gained on the weekend. This is the minimum and results in the lowest injury rate. If you are already running more than this, without aches and pains, you can continue if you wish. As you will see in...
by Jeff Galloway | Aug 27, 2018 | Half Marathon, Marathon Training, Running, Training Tips, Training Trends
Almost every long distance runner, including most of those training for the Olympic Trials could benefit from more days off running per week. Age will ultimately dictate how many more days off you will need. If you experience lingering fatigue, aches or pains: Those...