Running tips to improve your 5k times, train more consistently and love running more than you already do.
How did you feel during this run? It was surprisingly tough. Every time I up my pace significantly, I tend to struggle for most of the run. I didn’t quite make it to the 5k mark, so settled with a cheeky 4km run. Also, this was technically the fastest treadmill run I’ve completed in the … Read more16 November – Treadmill Training Session
Where did you train? Virgin Active. How hard was this run? On a scale of 1-10, I would put it around 6.5 out of 10. I got a mini-stitch from the 1.5k mark. It only dropped in intensity during the last kilometer. Did the treadmill speed match the Garmin Forerunner 35 speed (indoor running mode)? … Read more14 November – Treadmill Training Session
I know a thing or two about calf strains. Over a 2 year period stretching from September 2016 to November 2018, I experienced no less than 7 separate calf strains. It started in my right calf, and then as soon as my right calf healed, my left calf caved in. This pattern would repeat itself … Read moreHow To Recover From A Calf Strain
How did I feel during this run? I was a bit tired after a poor night’s sleep, but that didn’t affect my run all that much. What was I thinking about during this run? I was actually thinking about the calf strain article that I am busy putting together. How hard was I pushing? Not … Read more12 November – Treadmill Training Session
We know that running is one of the most effective ways to burn calories. But how many calories do you burn after running 1 mile? Experienced runners will tell you that most people burn about 100 calories per mile. It’s a nice round number that’s easy to remember and holds true for most body … Read moreHow many calories do you burn running a mile?
