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…
It seems logical to use half marathon pace in training. But it’s the definition of a gray area physiologically. At MARATHON pace (or just a touch slower), you’re getting some of the aerobic benefits of an easy runs. You’re also right at that edge where lactic acid JUST begins to Read more…
The “Get to the Point!” series is intended to be a “quick hitter” on individual topics. I get right into practical suggestions without extra anecdotes and explanations. Hope you enjoy Let’s talk 5k race tips! DO run even splits as best you can. Resist the urge to go out too Read more…
The “Get to the Point!” series is intended to be a “quick hitter” on individual topics. I get right into practical suggestions without extra anecdotes and explanations. Hope you enjoy! The last installment in this series was about increasing mileage. A huge part of this is easy running, so I Read more…
The “Get to the Point!” series is intended to be a “quick hitter” on individual topics. I get right into practical suggestions without extra anecdotes and explanations. Hope you enjoy! There is perhaps no bigger predictor of a runner’s success than the amount of mileage he or she is able Read more…
The “Get to the Point!” series is intended to be a “quick hitter” on individual topics. I get right into practical suggestions without extra anecdotes and explanations. Hope you enjoy! Let’s get right to it! Several training plans and workouts often say to run at some percentage of your max Read more…