Monthly Archives: April 2016

The Long Run

Training Zones

Functional Strength Intro See also …

Speed Workouts for Runners Don’t confuse a workout that focuses on improving leg speed with a workout that focuses on improving running speed. The former are  typically shorter than the latter. Leg speed sprints last 20 seconds. Speed workouts typically … Continue reading →

Leg Speed Training Some call these “neuromuscular workouts,” and others call them “stride workouts.” I just call them HiiT sprint workouts for distance runners. Pace is max effort, i.e., fast but not all out for 20 seconds. Repeat 8x to … Continue reading →

The Long Run

Running in Place Not a bad exercise on the ground, but is even better when done in a swimming pool. Add a baseball cap and a clip-on metronome attached to the cap, and you’ve got not only an excellent running … Continue reading →

Hip Flexor Stretch for Runners and Triathletes The audio quality in this video is lame, but it’s still got valuable content.