Tag: training plan

  • Build and Execute a Race Plan

    Build and Execute a Race Plan

    Written by Caitlyn Bintz Ashton While some have already executed fall races, many of you still have goal races for the fall coming up or will be starting to plan for Turkey trots/December races. NOTE: A lot of this can be practiced during training as a part of big workouts/long runs! See the images below…

  • Running Tips

    Running Tips

    Compiled by Judy Proteau, submitted by members

  • Improve your running with Strides

    Improve your running with Strides

    Written by Caitlyn Ashton, runner and former coach for Team in Training #tiptuesday – some training basics! Past tippers have highlighted the importance of a dynamic warmup, considerations for what type of stretching/when, and myofascial release to make sure our bodies are at their best in training/racing. A couple of other important training basics that can…

  • Strength Training for Runners

    Strength Training for Runners

    Written by Patrick Sherrod. Patrick is an ACE Certified Personal Trainer, RRCA Certified Running Coach and StretchMed CST. I was recently asked about my thoughts on strength training for runners and my response in a single word: YES!!  Strength training provides us with numerous benefits that go so far beyond running so I will do…

  • The Importance of Rest

    The Importance of Rest

    Written by Caitlyn Ashton, runner and former coach for Team in Training The Short Version: – Stress is stress and comes from MANY sources, not just training volume/intensity – we all have a limit to how much our body/mind can handle – Rest is a key component to proper training (it allows your body to…