30-Second Hills
Sprint work on a hill. This workout builds leg strength and cadence and is a great cardio blast. Warm Up 5 minutes slow-paced jogging 3 Sets of Strides Run 75m (approximate) at a fast pace (about 80% of your sprint speed) Jog back slowly. THIS EQUALS 1 SET REPEAT FOR 3 SETS IN TOTAL Rest […]
30-Second Fartlek
Very fast running with moving recovery, for even intervals. A fantastic workout for running form and heart rate control. Warm Up 5 minutes slow-paced jogging 3 Sets of Strides Run 75m (approximate) at a fast pace (about 80% of your sprint speed) Jog back slowly. THIS EQUALS 1 SET REPEAT FOR 3 SETS IN TOTAL […]
200m Intervals
Sets of 200m sprints, with rest periods between each repetition. A great workout for running form, fast finishing and cadence. Warm Up 5 minutes slow-paced jogging 3 Sets of Strides Run 75m (approximate) at a fast pace (about 80% of your sprint speed) Jog back slowly. THIS EQUALS 1 SET REPEAT FOR 3 SETS IN […]
How Many Fruits and Vegetable Servings Should You Eat a Day?
The advice to eat more fruit and vegetables will likely always be a staple of nutrition recommendations, but how much do you really need? As it turns out, there may be a specific breakdown of how many servings of each you need to increase your longevity, according to a recent study in the journal Circulation. […]
Does Intermittent Fasting Improve Running Performance?
Intermittent fasting has been highlighted for its advantages—studies show how this way of eating can affect metabolic health, cardiovascular function, and even longevity—but can it make a difference in your running performance? New research in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise suggests this type of time-restricted eating may have some benefits. Researchers looked at […]
How To Run Correctly
With the closure of gyms and sports over the MCO period, many of us have taken up running as an alternate way to stay fit (and sane!) over the last several months. However many people run without thinking too much about technique, but did you know that there are several key features about running properly? […]
Replenishing at Ramadan
Ramadan is a time for Muslims to be reflective of the teachings of Islam as well as empathize with those less fortunate. However, this observation of one of the Five Pillars of Islam can be a challenge for runners as it also incorporates up to 30 days of a day fast from food and water. […]
Things That May Happen To Your Body When You Start Running!
Running gets a bad rap when it comes to your body – from your knees to your toenails, as a complete beginner, the horror stories come thick and fast. Yet what actually happens to your body when you start running? You’ll feel happier It’s a well-documented fact that runners are happier people. In a recent […]
Training Hacks for Master (Older!) Athletes
Aging is inevitable, but it doesn’t have to be the end of your athletic career. Here are some training adjustments to consider as you age. There aren’t many things that you can predict with absolute certainty, but aging is one of them. Fortunately, runners are probably the most optimistic bunch of agers out there, and many […]
Sleep and Athletes
The benefits of good sleep come into particular focus for athletes. Post-exercise recovery with extra sleep accelerates the building of muscle, strength, and endurance. Without proper sleep, athletes suffer from poorer reaction times, longer recovery times, and worsened performance. HOW DOES SLEEP DEPRIVATION AFFECT ATHLETES? Sleep deprivation for one night or two, or the […]
