Training for a 5k or 10k requires a mix of specific strength workouts and proper pre-run stretches to increase your speed. Discover how to find the best running shoes for your foot type and why joining a running club can transform your performance.
Sacroiliac joint injuries are painful and can undermine any runner's training schedule. A large pair of joints located in the buttocks region on either side of the base of the spine, the SI complex includes much of the rear part of the pelvic girdle.
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While they may not be the most attractive of options, running tights can help you in your running training. Keeping you warm in the winter and adding extra support, wearing tights means you can spend less time worrying about the conditions and more time focused on running.
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Finding the right running shoe means trying different brands and styles to find the proper shoe for your foot shape and running style.
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Staying active is an important facet of a healthy lifestyle, so choosing the most effective mode of exercise can be essential to planning your routine. If you have narrowed your choices down to jogging and trampolining, it may be wise to keep both options open for a cross-training program.
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You’ll eventually get faster and be able to run longer just by logging regular runs, but if you want to focus on increasing running speed and distance, specific techniques can help you along the way. When working on speed and distance, listen to your body’s signals. Running beyond your capability could be dangerous.
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Running on an empty stomach will make you burn more fat for energy during your run but over time will not make you lose any more fat than running after a meal.
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Running, whether sprinting, long distance or a combination, gets you fit in various ways. It builds cardiovascular strength, tones your legs, helps with stress relief and burns up to 1,000 calories an hour. The latter quality makes it useful in weight-loss regimens.
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Whether you have a two-mile race coming up or want to drop your two-mile time on a solo run, you can get faster with some speed training. Speed workouts improve your lung capacity and help your body adjust to running faster even when you are tired, simulating race conditions.
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If you are experiencing any type of chest tightness or discomfort, especially during physical activity such as running, it should be taken seriously. In rare cases, chest tightness can be the sign of a life-threatening condition that needs immediate medical attention.
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A 10-kilometer, or 6.2-mile, run requires significant energy and stamina from a runner. Adequate preparation is paramount for a runner to perform optimally. Adopting and adhering to a training plan can help you meet your incremental running goals.
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Running forces you to breathe more rapidly and forces your lungs to work harder to get oxygen through your body.
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Train without hurdles to practice specific techniques, such as stride length and rhythm for jumping over hurdles.
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