Beginner Triathlete - Run articles

Is 180 the magic number?

There are a couple of very important requirements to consider when using the water as an alternative running environment. Used properly, it will help to strengthen and rehab your legs.

One of the hardest races to ‘pace’ is a half marathon. We know a 5k is pretty much a ‘best effort’ type of race and a marathon is usually run at a long run pace - what about in the middle?

By gradually running for increasingly longer periods on a softer surface, you will learn the technique and come to realize the benefits in injury prevention and speed.

Use high and low cadence deep water running to improve your turnover, run-specific muscle endurance and functional running strength.

Studies have shown a correlation between pedaling at a high cadence and running at a high cadence, which leads to faster running. The shorter your ground contact time , the less chance for injury.

I decided to list a few interesting workouts to increase speed.

Despite what most runners and their coaches believe, technique plays an enormous role in sustained fast running.

A comprehensive look at a controversial trend-- for triathletes like you

Training for a specific running event is not as easy as it might seem. Here are some tips and a weekly plan to avoid overtraining and to improve your performance.

The Olympic distance triathlon and the marathon will be the first attempt for this athlete and advice is needed on how to properly structure training in preparation for two very different events.

Sports medicine doc weighs in on the pros and cons of barefoot running

The misconception of LSD is that it’s easy. What I have learned over the years is that LSD or "running slow" is relative to each person.

This article outlines ways to increase your running cadence while also getting the benefits of reduced injury.

When we do or don’t use the treadmill is not so much the issue as to how we use it. When is it appropriate to use a treadmill for your workouts?