Rundurance

This article was written by Jeff Gaudette.  Jeff is a running coach at premiercoachingonline.com

From elites to first time 5k runners, almost everyone knows it is important to get some sort of long run into their training plan every week or two. However, the long run has the potential to be more than just time on your feet with long, slow miles. While fast-finish long runs are quickly becoming a fundamental element in advanced training programs, an underutilized and rarely mentioned workout involves surges during the long run. Implementing planned surges during a long run serves …

Before you start your first marathon training program, you need to specify your goals of the race.  A marathon is a hell of a challenge in itself – so the goals range quite a bit.  For some people, the goal is to reach the starting line healthy.  For millions of runners every year, the goal is just to reach the finish line (healthy or not!).  And for a few others, it’s a specific time goal.
For your first marathon, the goal to finish is a normal and reasonable goal.  And if …

As I say in every one of my training programs, the first thing you need to do when you start your program is to specify your goals.  As an intermediate 10K runner, I’ll assume your goal isn’t just to finish, it’s probably a specific time goal.  
I want you to set three performance goals. 
The first goal is your stretch goal.  This is the race pace that you’ll be absolutely ecstatic about.  Your second goal should be your most realistic goal.  This is the goal you truly believe you can accomplish if you train hard (and if you …

The Garmin Forerunner 405CX is the latest released GPS watch in the long list of products Garmin has put out over the last 8 years.  The sports watch keeps getting smaller and the features keep getting more abundant.  When I saw the 405CX was being released, I wondered what it had over the Garmin Forerunner 405, and the Forerunner 305.  As a running geek, I had to get one to find out.  Keep reading to see my product review of the latest Garmin Forerunner.
Like the 405 and 305 models, the …

A few weeks ago, I stumbled across a website that claimed it had created an “odor-eliminating technology.” Essentially it is a treatment for sports clothing that could make anyone stink-free.  This company is Agion Active and my interest was high.  Anyone that runs with me knows I sweat like a pig, and it’s not uncommon for my shirts to smell even before the run has started.   Too much information?
Agion’s customized antimicrobial solutions incorporate silver ions in a zeolite carrier. The silver ions exchange with other positive ions (often sodium) from …

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I have to admit that when I first saw the Vivvos Boy Short underwear, I was not expecting them to be comfortable for my workout. They were definitely a cute pair of boyshorts but i was not convinced that they’d be functional for running or strength training. They aren’t thongs, but they aren’t that far off either. They seemed slim enough in the back that they’d probably …

Success in endurance activity is a result of a multitude of genetic and physiological factors. While many of these factors are out of our control, one major player in the success of the endurance athlete is fluid and nutrient intake in and around training and competition. This article describes a few strategies for eating and drinking for a big race.
Fuel Utilization
During endurance activity the body uses muscle glycogen, blood glucose, muscle triglycerides, and free fatty acids from adipose tissue to provide the ATP to fuel performance. The relative ratio of …

There are a million energy bars available at gas staions, grocery stores, and running stores. Some are low carb, some are high-carb, some are kosher, you get the picture.  But the truth is, these are just glorified candy bars.  That’s not all bad, but don’t believe the hype that these bars offer more nutritional value or provide more energy than a banana, an orange, or a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.

What you’re really paying for (and you are paying a lot) is convenience and marketing.

Here’s a simple list of the …

i’m only 13 and i am planning to join my school track team starting in a few weeks. i haven’t done much running before and I’m wondering what training I should do??? also what the medium distances i could run since I’m not interested in hurdles or long distance