Arthur Lydiard Training Method- Slide show!
I thought this was really helpful watch and tell me what you think!
Why you should Stretch!
Don't think that just cause you don't have any discomfort that you don't need to stretch! Not only is stretching great for injury treatment but its the best for injury prevention. Some other benefits include; increased flexibility, stronger tendons and ligaments, less pain in joints and increased range of movement. ALSO- don't just think you only have to stretch your legs and hips because flexibility of the neck, shoulders and upper back can increase your respiratory intake meaning breathing will be a lot easier on those long runs. Stretching also increases blood circulation,
A quick how to stretch lesson- Relax, Breathe, Focus on the muscle you are stretching, Tune into your body, Hold each stretch for 10-20 sec, Repeat each stretch 2-3 times.
Don't Forget the Rest!
Resting is a huge part of being a good healthy runner so take a rest and read this article!
Training Help-
Here is a site I use to get practical a Suggestion for my goals. For example I want to be able to run a half marathon within 1hr 40min which means my pace need to be about 8min 30sec per mile. The site gives me a useful tool to use and helps me train. Runners World.com also has a great training chart to follow!
Here are a few great sites!!
Learning about your Heart Rate and how to manage it while running!
Here is one if you are like me and think you might run a little funny here the right running form
Changing the way you breath will do wonders on your running skills!
Want to Run Stronger, Better, Faster?
Here are some tips I have found to really work in order to make you run your farthest, longest, and hardest ever!
One Website I found helpful was this one....
Then you need to work on Tempo running. To help that Lactate threshold. Here is a link I got from best-running-tips.com Tempo Running- What is it?
After you have mastered Tempo Running, you should learn about Intervals which up until this blog I thought was the best way to train for strength and speed! Again best-running-tips.com has a great Interval training page to help understand that Interval training will help your body better deliver oxygen to your muscle. Interval Training
So there give it a try and let me know if it was helpful!
Whats the difference between Aerobic and Anaerobic workouts? Sister
Due to my wonderful college education in which I have a bachelor in General Science minors in biology and chemistry and multiple human physiology and anatomy classes I have came across these two words a few times. All I know is "an" means without and both these words are in reference to oxygen getting to your muscles during workouts... Thank you college. So I turn to Google and here is a better answer for you sis! I was right in that "aerobic" means presence of oxygen, "anaerobic" means lack of or without oxygen. This was a great article that stressed the difference between athletes and just us runners. CLICK
Is There a Proper Running Warmup?
Yes and No. There is a suggested route found here at Runners World.com but really its up to you. You should always stretch before and after a run and I will explain why (if its not obvious) in my Running Tips page.
What shoes should I buy?
Well this is a very common question with a not so easy answer since everyone has different shaped feet, with different arches, and different running forms. There are tons of theories and ideas out there for the perfect type of running shoe, whether you are a pronator or a supinator. (click the link to find out what those terms mean) Basically you would need to figure out what type of foot you have and then research the best shoes from that point.
Here is the general types of shoes. Remember that your feet are 3D, no you don't need special glasses to see them, this means that they have length and width and height. You should think about replacing your running shoes about ever 6-8 months.
- Motion control shoes are good for those with overpronation or if you wear orthodics.
- Trail Shoes useful for traction and stability on uneven ground.
- Lightweight Shoes are designed for fast pace
- Stability Shoes for those of average weight without serious pronation or supination.
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