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Building Running Endurance for Beginner Runners – BRV 22

By Debbie Voiles

Running endurance is more important than speed.It seems that all new runners and ‘newer’ runners stress about speed, but it that is you, please remember that speed – up to a point – comes naturally as you build endurance. First concentrate on endurance. After your weeky mileage is up to 25 miles, then – and only then – should you insert speed work.

Everything in due time!

I always harp on how important it is not to worry about running speed, and I am adamant about that; however, I know newer runners always worry about being slow. [Read more…]

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MFR 75: Tempo Runs Explained

By Debbie Voiles

Tempo Runs ExplainedOf the various forms of speed work, one time tested way for any runner to improve running speed is to raise their lactate threshold by incorporating tempo runs into their training schedule. Devoting just one workout per week to a tempo run should payoff with lower times in only a short time.

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MFR 20: Spinning Recommended for Runners

By Debbie Voiles

Spinning is great cross training for runnersOf all types of cross training for runners, it is my opinion that spinning classes – or cycling – is the most beneficial, providing the best payoff for runners. [Read more…]

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MFR 06: After Base Building

By Debbie Voiles

Okay, you’ve built your training base. What next?

Now, you move into the second phase of your macro training cycle. [Read more…]

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