Most marathon runners have heard, at one point or another, the famous Yasso 800’s workout. It is presented usually as a predictor workout for a marathon. The workout itself is pretty simple: 10x800m where the 800m intervals (and subsequent rest intervals) are equal to your marathon finishing time. Example: If Read more…
VO2 max is a popular term in the running world. Even the term itself sounds fancy, technical, and something you definitely want in your running arsenal. But a good running plan doesn’t have room for everything. The best way to decide what’s in and what’s out is knowledge! So let’s Read more…
The 5k is one of the most popular distances in road racing. Because of it’s popularity, there is no shortage of different training plans geared towards preparing for it. A runner’s experience plays a big role in determining the right approach to training. But I believe there’s five key runs Read more…
Runners have a lot on their training plates. A runner who is trying to improve their performance will consider several tools in their training toolbox. Which tool is most important? Mileage, nutrition, drills, strength training, specific workouts, the list goes on. Every independent article we read can make it sound Read more…
Every personal best race is special and this one was no exception! I can easily see why the half marathon is such a popular race distance. I chose the Illinois Half Marathon in Champaign, Illinois for this race. The course is very flat and fast and the weather always seems Read more…
Many runners have an idea of what interval training is. I run for a specific distance or time, rest for a specific distance or time, and then repeat for certain number of times. With all these variables (time, distance, rest, total volume), the options for interval workouts seem endless. How Read more…