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A Beginner’s Guide to Running Your First 5K Road Race
A Beginner’s Guide to Running Your First 5K Road Race. Are you a beginner looking to take your first steps into the exciting world of running and road racing? Running a 5K race is an excellent way to start your journey into distance running. In this blog post, we’ll walk you through the essential steps and tips to help you prepare and conquer your first 5K road race, and most importantly have a memorable FUN experience. Step 1: Set Your Goal The first step is to set a clear and achievable goal. A great place to start is with the target of completing your first 5K race, and remember that…
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How to Start Running for Beginner Runners
There are a million blog posts you can find for how to start running and tips and tricks for beginner runners. Take from that what you need, give yourself some background. Most Importantly, throw on some shoes and get started! It will be hard at first but oh so worth it when things click! If you need help or have any questions, please reach out HERE. Any and all questions for a certified running coach and personal trainer, answered for FREE! Determine your WHY. Why do you want to run, what is your goal? You will come back to this often as a source of discipline and motivation! (Examples: Healthy…
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Ask a Coach!
New Blog Feature added today! Ask a Coach! Have you ever been searching google or Pinterest and wished there was a place that you could just ask a qualified coach or personal trainer that question. I know I have! We are making that possible today! Ask all your questions below! We will get back to you as soon as possible!
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Why Strides Are Important. Three Reasons to Add Strides to your Training Plan.
Why Strides Are Important. Three Reasons to Add Strides to your Training Plan. I would argue that strides are the most beneficial thing to add to your training plans. Strides are short sprints at 85-95% effort. They are commonly added at the end of easy runs or before a race or workout. Strides have MANY benefits. A few of those are listed below. How to: A stride should be done at 85-95% of your max effort, last about 20-30sec or 80-100meters, and should be gradually entered and gradually exited. This means the pace should start ‘easier’ and gradually increase speed over the first 5-8seconds and then reach your 85-95% effort,…