Before and during your race: The little things which speed recovery: · Start Conservatively. Time goal runners should start the race 10 to 20 seconds slower than you could run on that day for at least the first 15 to 20 percent...
The average age of the runner/walker has increased to 40+. The unequaled positive attitude boost, significant stress release and overall increase in vitality, focus and creativity are all reasons why people are starting to and continuing to run/walk. Part of the...
Question: I had a Total Knee replacement in 2014 and I am able to do run walk, but I feel that doing a 1 min walk breaks works for me better. and My Doctor also recommends it. Is it ok for me to use a 60 second walk break? Answer: The recommended run/walk...
Question: I am training for my first trail half marathon. Should I stick with my usual run/walk ratio – or run more by feel? Answer: Walk breaks are even more important on long trail runs than on long pavement runs. Not only will the walks allow you to cope with...
It is hard to believe but thousands of runners have improved their times by taking walk breaks. Running continuously causes the muscles to fatigue more rapidly, primarily because the muscles must be used lap after lap, or mile after mile – without relief. If you break...
Question: Where can I find information on races with runner reviews? Answer: The websites most commonly used by my runners are www.marathonguide.com and www.RunnersWorld.com There is a lot of information about most races in each of these. Be sure to read the runner...
