Archive for May 2012
What are Strideouts?
Stride outs are a beneficial and enjoyable workout that can improve both leg speed and running form.
Read MoreVDOT Threshold Training Chart
10k race time VDOT Easy/Long Pace Marathon Pace Threshold Pace Threshold Pace (per mile) (per mile) (per 400m) (per mile) 73:43 25 13:50-14:10 12:41 2:54 11:53 71:32 26 13:30-13:50 12:20 2:49 11:32 69:27 27 13:05-1325 11:59 2:45 11:12 67:28 28 12:45-13:05 11:39 2:41 10:53 65:34 29 12:25-12:45 11:20 2:37 10:35 63:46 30 12:05-12:25…
Read MoreVDOT Conversion Table
VDOT Values Associated with Times Raced Over Popular Distances VDOT 1500 Mile 3k 2-Mile 5k 10k 15k Half-Marathon Marathon VDOT 30 8:30 9:11 17:56 19:19 30:40 63:46 98:14 2:21:04 4:49:17 30 31 8:15 8:55 17:27 18:48 29:51 62:03 95:36 2:17:21 4:41:57 31 32 8:02 8:41 16:59 18:18 29:05 60:26 93:07 2:13:49 4:34:59 32 33 7:49…
Read MoreTrain With Tune Up Races!!!
Does marathon training mean you have to abandon racing in favor of long runs and lactate threshold workouts? Looking back in retrospect, several of last years Safari had mentioned that although they enjoyed the supported Saturday runs, they missed the thrill and excitement of racing. As you approach your fall marathon or half marathon take a…
Read MoreThe Marathon Taper…How To Achieve Optimal Performance
Why Taper? Training provides the long term improvements necessary to successfully complete a marathon. Training leaves athletes a bit tired most of the time. The 3-week cycles provide some reduction in fatigue, but it is not enough to completely eliminate it and allow your body full physiological recovery. The goal of tapering is to balance…
Read MoreTempo Runs Versus Lactate Threshold Intervals…What’s The Difference?
Tempo Runs are steady runs at lactate threshold pace that last 20 minutes or more. You should be able to maintain this pace for up to an hour in a race. In order to maintain a steady rhythm, it is recommended that tempo runs are done in mild weather conditions on flat even terrain; the…
Read MoreSelf Defense…Safety On The Run!
Run as though you are invisible! Runners are hit by cars and even bikes in many different settings and it is important to practice “defensive running” especially out on the roads!
Read MoreRunning Surfaces – Why it Matters Where You Run
Running is one of the most portable sports available; you can perform your workouts almost anywhere whether it be on the streets, bike paths, trails, treadmills, tracks or even the deck of a cruise ship (if you can tolerate the wind created by the forward motion). Here is a rundown of the surfaces you…
Read MoreRunning Form Flaws And Fix-Its!
Many of you learned valuable insight about your running form through the Gait Analysis Clinic. Good running form helps to prevent injury, minimize wasted energy and helps you to achieve your running goals. Keeping this in mind, it is worthwhile to periodically assess your running form, like you did at the clinic and work to…
Read MoreRecovery Day Rejuvenation!
One of the most common training errors runners make is training too hard or too long on recovery days. I will be the first to admit that until recently, my training regiment was notorious for falling trap to this mistake. While I would cut down on the mileage during a recovery day, I would cover…
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