Run University

Give this a look over if you’re thinking about getting into running or wanting to broaden your knowledge on running. 

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haha :D made my morning

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Running Doubles

I have been blaming my homework load for the reasons as to why I haven’t been consistently running for that past few weeks. Three days on, ten days on, five days on, four days off…you get the picture. I’m going to own up to it, I haven’t been managing my time very well, and its time to get back on track. Yesterday I decided to go for a nice four mile run: it felt great, but it was a little much for the foot I had surgery on. To help my foot build its endurance and strength up, I ‘ve decided to go down to 2-3 miles and try to stay away from pounding the pavement. Later that evening I biked to a local park and ran half an hour in the grass. Oh my God, I miss doubles!

Doubles are running twice a day: in the morning and the evening. The key to doubles is making sure that one of these runs is always easier than the other and that you do not do two workout runs. Have a workout paired with a nice aerobic run, or two aerobic runs. Secondly, make sure to space out a recovery. Generally speaking, I suggest a five hour rest in between the two runs; the higher the mileage per week, the more the rest in between.

The idea of running twice a day is that a runner can fit in two good workouts- rest is essential for this- as well as getting into shape twice as fast. Avoid three runs a day.

Looking for more help? Check out this article from runners world:

http://www.runnersworld.com/article/0,7120,s6-238-267—13199-0,00.html

Comments?

Getting sick of the treadmill? GET OUTSIDE! Its makes runs go by faster, and its nice not to have to sweat with other people. 

What do you prefer: treadmill or road/trail?

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Good, morning motivation :) 

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DON’T COPY HER ARMS!!!!

Yeah, yeah I get it’s inspirational- whatever. The point is that her arms are high up, shoulders tense, and her arm is about to cross the center of her body. Take a lesson from this “inspirational”, but incorrect gif.

1. Relax your shoulders- this will help to avoid unecessary energy exertion, as well as tense and tight shoulders post-run

2. Your arms need to create a 90 degree angle at all times- this will ensure relaxed arms as well!

3. Don’t cross the center of your body- keep your shoulders straight ahead, and don’t allow your body to twist . 

The idea is minimal exertion…she may look fast, but this girl won’t be able to go the distance. 

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I’m running Jillian!!! I SWEAR!!! 

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