Jun 13
When runners caught 'tween programs ask what next, I say, do something different. Might be speedwork. might be endurance. Might be rest. #RunWithHal
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Jun 12
One reason for racing is to fine-tune your body's ability to run fast. But you first need to learn how much racing your body will tolerate. #RunWithHal
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Jun 10
Those who live in hilly areas are blessed. They can train on hilly courses and do hill repeats, both workouts aimed at better performances. #RunWithHal
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It's not fun to be injured, and not fun to limp back to where we once were before forced to suspend training. So try not to get hurt. #RunWithHal
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TIP OF THE DAY: It's not fun to be injured, and not fun to limp back to where we once were before forced to suspend training. So, try not to get injured. RunWithHal
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The maximum number of 20-milers in my marathon training programs is three, but sometimes you do need more. RunWithHal
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May 31
How many long runs of 20 miles or more is too many? It depends on the individual's fitness level. For a beginner, two may be one too many. RunWithHal
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May 30
Sometimes we need less rather than more training, particularly after achieving a major success. #RunWithHal
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May 28
Sometimes training goes badly. You go through a Bad Patch. To get out of Bad Patches, find out how you got in before you dig yourself deeper. #RunWithHal
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May 27
Embrace hills. Don't fear them. Whether repeats or short or long runs on hills, they will make you a better runner. #RunWithHal
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1,147
May 26
In buying discount shoes, be careful. Low-price shoes may be seconds, shoes returned, or with flaws, or old. Often you get what you pay for. #RunWithHal
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1,076
May 25
Injured? Desperate for fear of losing training time? Find a doctor who can look inside the brain as well as inside the body. #RunWithHal
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May 23
We need to pay attention and read our bodies every day to see how our training is going. That's how you avoid injuries and get better. #RunWithHal
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May 21
Minor injuries come with the sport. Discomfort rather than pain. But minor injuries sometimes develop into major ones. Be alert! #RunWithHal
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May 20
The next time you are forced because of injury to shift to cross-training mode, look at it not as punishment, but as a chance to do something totally different, #RunWithHal
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May 19
Racing offers feedback on your fitness level, allowing you to predict your finishing time (and pace) for your most important goal race. #RunWithHal
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May 19
Racing offers feedback on your fitness level, allowing you to predict your finishing time (and pace) for your most important goal race. #RunWithHal
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May 15
Faithfully follow my training programs, and thou shallst not get hurt. Or, at least you lower your risk, like the protection that comes with getting a flu shot. #RunWithHal
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May 13
Why did you last get injured? Too many miles? Old shoes? Out dancing before a 20-miler? When injured, find out why. Avoid doing that again. #RunWithHal
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