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Hill Running Workouts to Elevate Your Training

by James 

January

8

2025

Hill Running: Long run with hill at the end

Curious about how hill running can transform your training routine?As a distance runner with a personal best of 31:10 in the 10k and a UESCA-certified running coach, I've learned that hill training is one of the most powerful tools in a runner's [ read more...]

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What is a Fartlek Run? Complete Guide to Fartlek Training for All Runners

by James 

January

3

2025

Fartlek Run Explained

Types of Fartlek Run WorkoutsThe Swedish term means "speed play," and unlike structured intervals, fartlek runs are more flexible - you speed up and slow down based on how you feel and your surroundings.As a UESCA-certified running coach and competitive runner with [ read more...]

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Progression Run Guide: How to Get Faster by Starting Slower (Complete 2026 Training Plan)

by James 

December

23

2024

Runner doing a progression run outside and on treadmill

Progression runs are one of the most effective yet underutilized training tools in running. As a certified coach and sub-32-minute 10K runner, I've seen firsthand how these workouts can transform runners of all levels.What makes progression runs so powerful? They teach you to run your [ read more...]

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10 Week Marathon Training Plan: Achieve Your Running Goals

by James 

December

12

2024

10 week marathon training plan

Thinking of running a marathon but only have 10 weeks to train? Our 10 week marathon training plan is designed just for you. I am a UESCA certified running coach and have more than 20 years experience running.If you have some experience [ read more...]

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Mastering the Threshold Run: Tips and Techniques for Runners

by James 

December

6

2024

Threshold running interval workout

A threshold run helps you run faster and longer by training at a pace just below the point where your body starts to fatigue rapidly.I am a certified running coach, a 1.09 Half marathon runner, and a 31-minute 10k runner. I can [ read more...]

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The Benefits of a Recovery Run: When and Why to Do It

by James 

December

5

2024

Recovery running with friends

A recovery run is a light, low-intensity type run designed to help your muscles recover after an intense workout. It boosts blood flow and can help to reduce muscle soreness, they are also a lot of fun.As an elite runner and certified [ read more...]

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