Whether you’re training for a 5k, running a half marathon, trying to qualify for Boston, or just aiming to improve your running, if you are like many runners you’d like to be able to run faster. There are some hard and fast truths about running. Certain things that, no matter what distance you are […]
Your Four Week Faster 10k Training Plan
I am so excited to be teaming up with the Lexus LaceUp Running Series! You can save 15% on any Lexus LaceUp race with the code debbieruns15 (excluding the marathon relay and any kids’ race). Of course, that means I’ll be running a 10k in about four weeks. If you’ve followed me at all lately, you […]
Running Wednesday: My Favorite Pure Speed Workout
So, you want to get faster? The thing is, now matter what your fitness level, your age, your abilities, the process is the same. If you want to get faster you have to, well, run faster. Science may come up with new ways to track your training, coaches may design new killer workouts, you can […]
5k Friday: Your 12 Week 5k Training Program, Week 10
Your 12 Week 5k Training Program, Week 10 Welcome to week 10 of your 5k program! Can you believe it? Only two weeks to go before your first 5k, you are able to run for 26 minutes straight, and last week we added some optional speed work to increase your stamina and help you run […]
5k Friday: Your 12 Week 5k Training Program, Week 9
Your 12 Week 5k Training Program, Week 9 By the end of week eight, you ran 23 minutes straight. Nice job! This week we’re going to add to that total. We’re also adding an optional speed workout. Just as your body makes adaptations to running (increased endurance, better aerobic fitness, structural changes to your bones, […]
5k Friday: Your 12 Week 5k Training Program, Week 7
Your 12 Week 5k Training Program, Week 7 While last week (week 6) was a bit of a break, that only served to make you stronger by giving your body a well-deserved rest. At the end of week five, you were running 20 minutes with only one break. Fantastic! We’ll be building on that this […]
