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Training to Run Faster

Posted February 12th, 2008 at 9:30 AM by Jeremy Sussman

Section: Health & Fitness, Exercise

man jogging on beach If you don’t run very fast in practice, you won’t be able to run very fast in races. The following article is written by Dr. Gabe Mirkin, MD, who explains that jogging will decrease your chances for injury, but will not improve your run time.

At the University of Copenhagen, Danish scientists studied experienced runners who had been running 60 miles a week at a fast pace. One group was told to cut their mileage in half to only 30 miles a week, but to run a series of around 50 to 100 yard dashes as fast as they could. The other group continued running 60 miles a week at a fast pace. Runners who ran fewer miles at a faster pace had a 7 percent improvement in their body’s maximal ability to take in and use oxygen.

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The Great Debate: Treadmill vs. Pavement Running

Posted December 30th, 2007 at 3:30 PM by Megan Hueter

Section: Running & Training, Injury & Rehab, Training Tips, Health & Fitness, Exercise

woman running on treadmill With the low temperatures and adverse weather, it’s no wonder that many exercisers choose to hibernate and sweat in the gym instead of going out in the elements. But a great debate among all those fit is one of determining which is better: the treadmill or the pavement. When it comes to the winter season, research points positives and negatives in both directions.

The reason the treadmill feels “easier” on the body is because the ground is actually being pulled underneath your feet (meaning, your feet are not pulling your body forward, as they would if you were running outside), AND there are no other factors such as wind resistance.

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Progression Runs: Flexible marathon training alternatives

Posted December 21st, 2006 at 2:40 PM by Jenna Sumara

Section: Running & Training, Training Tips

It’s true, most runners love structure. There are countless training programs, workouts, etc that offer and promote such beloved precision and planning.

They detail exactly what pace to run at, for how long and on what terrain; often ensuring dependence on training assistants, sports watches and heart-rate monitors.

Although such training can be effective, it can also be very beneficial to take a break from such rigidity. These workouts offer freedom, alleviate a lot of the stress inherent to traditional training runs and will enable you to become more in tune with your body.
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