What’s the secret to dramatically improving you running times? Hill Running. Here’s some advice, and a few pictures, all about this hugely important training aid. Have you ever felt like you’ve hit a wall with your running? You may be running on a hill, or a flat section of a course, but your mind ...…
One of the important elements in running is the stride length yet, still, it is overshadowed by foot strike. In fact, foot strike and stride length are linked, but one is more important than the other. Foot Strike When runners start talking about the foot meeting the ground, ‘heel strike’ is a ...…
One thing that generally catches a beginner off guard, who has not done proper training, is the running leg of a triathlon. If you are a seasoned runner, believe it or not, you may be in for the same surprise if you don’t do more than just pound the pavement. Here are several suggestions for ...…
The run is the least technically demanding event in the triathlon. Resistance to movement in the running phase are minimal, so conditioning becomes the main training focus. Strides In terms of running technique, perhaps two variables to consider are stride length and foot placement. The 10 kilometer running speed will be determined by the stride ...…
Unfortunately, a lot of non-runners just starting triathlons lack knowledge of the basics of running and, because of this, run themselves into a brick wall. One of the first things you have to do, if you are new to running, is to understand the fundamentals – from equipment, to training, to safety concerns. So let’s ...…
New to triathlon? New to running as well? Here are the top tips for safe and effective training. First, develop a solid foundation (base). Base training is a particularly important element of run training. When training for the run, it is important to improve gradually, as running requires muscle strength and involves high cardiovascular, and ...…
