Training Tip of the Month

One of our favorite things we do throughout the day is give our customers advice on how to best accomplish their individual goals, whether they want to run a personal best in the marathon or simply want to get off the couch to start a run/walk regimen. Above everything else, we’re always striving to help guide these folks safely and comfortably so they successfully accomplish their goals, no matter what they may be!

Mark and Cynthia have been running, competing and coaching for close to 75 years (combined) and take great pride in always having a wonderful and helpful staff that also brings their own variety of running and racing experiences to the family business. Last year, we enjoyed having the opportunity to advise, coach and guide over 10,000 individuals!

Here is this month’s tip…hope it helps!

Try to vary your runs, both in distance and pace, throughout the week.

1. Undulate your distances…for example, if you normally average 18 miles a week try running 4 miles on two of the days, 3 miles on another and go “long” with a 6-7 miler on your fourth day.

2. Vary your “pace” by running slower on your long run, at a comfortable pace on your two 4 mile days and go faster (pick up the pace) on your shorter 3 mile day. This “variation” training will help you both physically and mentally.