Submitted by Wildrunner on 19 January 2017
2016 might have been about getting into running or it may have been about hitting a new PB but 2017 is time to take on a race or two and test your skills against other runners. Planning your racing calendar early is important for a number of reasons, not only do races fill up rather quickly nowadays but you also need to make sure you space them reasonably so you don’t take on more than you can handle.
Jason Fitzgerald has put together 5 reminders to help create a well-planned racing calendar and help you achieve your goals.
1. Prioritize
Submitted by Wildrunner on 12 January 2017
How to strengthen your lower legs
Runners require strong ankles and calves to stabilize themselves when running. Nicole Clancy has 5 exercises to help strengthen them.
Submitted by Wildrunner on 05 January 2017
David Roche from Trail Runner Magazine knows how difficult to pound away on the treadmill and has found a way to combat this. Try out these training techniques to break up the monotony of treadmill running. These are only 6 of his 9 recommended techniques, to read the full article click here.
Aerobic Workouts:
Submitted by Wildrunner on 01 December 2016
Slowing down not because you’re out of breath but because your legs can’t go anymore? There are a number of reasons why your legs can’t keep up with your cardio. As your hit 40 this increasing becomes a problem and can easily be addressed. Jenny Hadfield has some points to try alleviate the tired legs and get you back on the run hitting new PBs.
1 Run less often and with higher quality
Jenny recommends only running 3-4 times a week but having a higher quality run. Split your days between speed workouts, tempo runs, long runs and easy runs.
Submitted by Wildrunner on 24 November 2016
“Trail running with an aversion to climbing is like surfing with a fear of being underwater. Yeah, you might be able to avoid it for a bit, but eventually you’ll find yourself in way over your head, deeply questioning your life decisions.” says David Roche from Trail Runner Mag. Here are 4 of his tips on how to improve your uphill running.
1. Be STRONG from the waist down.
“Fighting gravity is all about power-to-weight ratio” says Roche. There are 3 ways to build your power.
Submitted by Wildrunner on 15 September 2016
Running doesn't get better than this. The 10K is a classic distance that covers all the bases - it's far enough to test you to the limit without shattering beginners in a way that a longer event can, yet short enough to be doable in a satisfyingly quick time, even if you are new to it.
If you find the right course, it's a challenge that requires fitness, preparation and tactical thinking. It combines a mix of speed and endurance, and boy does it feel good when you reach the finish line with enough left in the tank to sprint for the crowds.
Submitted by Wildrunner on 11 August 2016
Sam Murphy from Runners World says "A half marathon is a big step up if you’re new to the distance." Read more of his hints and tips below and start training for your first half marathon!
Submitted by Wildrunner on 15 April 2016
For more information on stretching and recovery, take a look at the latest #AboutTrail video here.
Submitted by Wildrunner on 14 April 2016
Training programs - there are thousands of them.
Submitted by Wildrunner on 26 February 2016
Many of us race too often to race well. Sage Canaday explains why, and how you can structure your training to maximize your trail and ultra race results.The following is a excerpt from an article composed by Alex Kurt, originally published in trailrunnermag.com:
