Running in the morning has many benefits - A study out of Appalachian State University monitored people that workout at 7am, 1pm & 7pm. They found that those who participated in aerobic exercise at 7am spent longer in deep sleep at night compared to the others.
#morningrun
When it's cold outside, consider warming up indoors before heading out for your run to avoid straining a cold, tight muscle.
You could walk or jog on a treadmill, jog up a couple sets of stairs or try lunges or squats to begin warming up and loosening your muscles.
#winterrun
#trainingtiptuesday - Before you sign up for a race, evaluate your current running ability. The easiest way to do this is to think through how much you've ran in the past 5-6 months. Make racing goals that set you up for success and avoid injury.
#racetraining#runner#fitrun
How much time should you give yourself for a race buildup? In general, beginners should allow for about 12 wks to train for their first 5K, 16 wks for a 10K, and 20 wks for a half marathon or marathon. More seasoned runners can probably run slightly fewer weeks for a buildup.
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Running up stairs is a great way to improve your cardiovascular fitness. Not only will you be strengthening your heart but also your glutes, calves and quads! Stairs are a great addition to the end of an aerobic run.
#cardiofitness#strengthtraining#hearthealth#healthyrunner