Getting to the gym everyday is not always in the cards. On those days, I pull out the jump rope and start circuit training, grouping several different exercises together in rapid succession. Usually, I end up far more sore than I do when I go the gym and I didn’t even have to get in … Continue reading »
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Run the distance
Okay, so the word I’m about to use is really funny — one of those that makes you giggle like a school girl. It’s Fartlek, Swedish for speed play. It’s the best principle I’ve found for not only increasing speed but distance. It goes something like this: Every time you run, increase your speed for set periods, then revert to your normal jog, then increase it again. Do this for a set period of time during your run and you’ll begin to notice a huge difference in your performance. For instance, a three mile run might look like this: Continue reading »
Leaping over the mental hurdle of running
n the 15 years that I’ve been a runner the first few steps of a run have always been hard. Everything in my body wants me to stop. I’ve never been one of those people who pops on their running shoes and takes off like a gazelle, making it look as effortless as watching television.
The nagging feeling to stop got worse after Adeline was born. I was disappointed in my inability to run as fast or as far as pre-baby. Inside, I was a mental mess, doubting my ability. To get through it, I had to employ some old tricks and learn some news ones. Continue reading »
