Jun
30
Intervals. Considered the toughest form of running workout, and the best way to get faster. In interval training, you run a set distance at almost flat-out pace, then you walk or jog a short “interval” to recover. I’ve added interval training to my regimen this year in an attempt to break some PRs. Thursday, my …
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Jun
19
The average runner lands on each leg about 750 times per mile. In my previous post, I said it was time to retire my shoes after 289 miles. That’s not a lot of miles for a pair of running shoes, but I’ll cut them some slack. After all, each shoe has cushioned the blow for …
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Jun
18
According to Runner’s World magazine, runners should expect to get 300-500 miles out of a pair of shoes. Variables are primarily your weight, the surfaces you run on most often, and how long it takes to rack up those miles. I’m not a heavy guy, but I do run most of my miles on asphalt. …
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4.8 mi
00:37 /07:36 pace
Just a little fartlek to shake out my legs. They've been pretty stiff since Tuesday's easy 9.5 miler, which came after a 10-day layoff I... posted 13 days ago
