on. See full threadCommon beginner injuries and health tipsBlistersMarathong - The night before a long run, I put petroleum jelly all over my feet, put socks on and go to bed. The petroleum jelly softens the skin while you sleep. On the day
to accomplish them. The only limit is your own imagination...Getting Started If you’re a complete beginner, then first things first, wave goodbye to the idea that you need to have any racing ambitions before you get started. Lots of people take up running
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with everything you need to get started in record time. GETTY IMAGES Beginners' BasicsSpeedwork is a challenging way to train, and can cause injuries if you're not careful. When you start running, your cardiovascular fitness and muscles develop very
with 10-15 minutes of easy running before picking up the pace. Combine that with stretching for optimum results.5. Dont start too fastBeginners usually err on the speedy side of speedwork. Hold it steady, and dont run so fast that your breathing
. Beginners should stick to one set, advanced runners can do up to three (go easy for three minutes between sets).Fine Tune your TrainingMake the following minor adjustments to your speedwork to meet your running and racing goals faster:Goal: Improve speed
Yes, I know, you dont do speedwork. You run for fun, relaxation and fitness, not to induce pain. Youve seen those interval training articles before, but you turn over the page because that just isnt what you and your running are about. You
fitness and race performances. Speedwork is not for you if you’re a total beginner. But once you’ve progressed to running 30-40 minutes or more, three or four times a week, you’re ready to start easing into it in the form of gentle fartlek (short, slightly
No matter what your race distance, speedwork will help you run more strongly and easily. It’s good to do both long and short speed sessions, though it’s worth adjusting the bias of your sessions towards the particular race you’re training for. Here
TRAINING: GENERAL | Long runs | Speedwork | Hillwork | Heart rate | TRAINING FOR RACING | Marathon | CROSS-TRAINING | Miscellaneous | CreditsThese are highlights and frequently asked questions from our training forums. They were created by members
