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If virtual racing is our future, it’s time to reinvent the rules

Article added July 1, 2020 Categories Featured News, Motivation, Race Training
Written By: ALLISON GOLDSTEIN

One competitive runner’s quest to stop hating virtual runs by finding events doing things differently. Amidst COVID-19, with big races like the Boston Marathon, the Berlin Marathon and the Royal Parks Half off the schedule for 2020, virtual racing seems like the only option runners will have for the foreseeable future. While everything has gone virtual since March, the idea of running a […]

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Six-week beginner 5K training plan

Article added June 4, 2020 Categories Beginners, Beginners Training, Featured Training, Race Training, Training
Written By: RUNNER'S WORLD EDITORS

A basic 5K schedule that assumes you don’t run at all yet, and is designed to get you round comfortably, probably with a few short walk breaks Short and snappy, 5K races are the perfect distance for beginners targeting a first race, but an equally satisfying target for a speed-demon with more racing experience. Want […]

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6 Dumbbell Exercises That Help You Run Stronger

Article added May 4, 2020 Categories Beginners Training, Featured Training, Race Training, Training, Uncategorized, Work Outs
Written By: ASHLEY MATEO

Try This Dumbbell Workout to Become a Stronger, Faster Runner Build up the key muscles you use to run while improving your overall strength and stability. https://www.runnersworldonline.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/hearst-runnersworld-jess-dumbbell-renegade-row-1563486546.mp4 There’s this myth that strength training will bulk you up and slow you down—and maybe that’s why so many runners forgo weights. But adding a dumbbell workout to […]

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6 Glute Bridge Exercises You’ll Definitely Feel the Next Day

Article added April 7, 2020 Categories Beginners Training, Featured Training, Injury Prevention, Race Training, Training, Training Essentials, Uncategorized, Work Outs
Written By: DANIELLE ZICKL

All you need is a RESISTANCE band Your glutes (more commonly known as your butt) make up the largest muscle group in your body. And they’re also the muscles responsible for powering you up a climb or throw down in a sprint, so it’s important to dedicate time strengthen them specifically. While hip flexion and […]

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Get Your Head in the Game: These Meditation Apps Can Help

Article added April 7, 2020 Categories Featured Training, Health, Motivation, Race Training, Uncategorized
Written By: Cindy Kuzma

Mindfulness might improve your running, and your smartphone can serve as your guru. Options exist for every kind of runner. Meditation isn’t just for the yogis. Honing your focus also pays dividends for runners and other endurance athletes. In one recent study, cyclists who participated in a sports-specific meditation program experienced positive changes in the […]

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