Training Tips

Beginners Guide to Night Running — on Trails

Jeff Browning

Darkness fell as I made the final push to the thin-air summit of Colorado’s 14,100-foot Handies Peak, and I flipped on my headlamp and waist lamp. After traversing the summit peak and ridgeline to the north, I plunged off the…

Preventing Overtraining – When Less Is More

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Athletes often feel compelled to exercise longer and harder in order to improve. A problem arises, however, when you exercise beyond what your body tells you is acceptable, and you still feel as though you need to do more.

Benefits of Group Training

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Whether you are an experienced endurance athlete or a beginner, there are many benefits to be had from training in a group environment.

Getting the Most Out of Your Training

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Sometimes life gets in the way of training and there are only so many hours in a day. Given all that you have on your plate, how do you maximize your time while training for a race?

6 Month Marathon Training Plan, Part 2

Max King

Welcome to the second part of a 6-month marathon training program. At this point you’ve put in a good amount of work on your legs and they’re primed and ready for the next step.

Planning Your Training and Racing for the Year

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As you embark on a new season of racing it is critical that you establish a plan to structure your training. The biggest mistake most athletes make is doing the same type of training day after day.

Base Training vs. Interval Training – What Makes The Most Sense?

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One of the longest standing debates in the world of endurance training is what type of training will give you the best dividends from your efforts.

Six Month Marathon Training Plan: Tips and Tricks for Success

Max King

If you want to do a marathon it’s helpful to find a marathon training plan that works for you and use it during your next training cycle.

Forced Rest for Better Performance: When Injuries Are a Blessing in Disguise

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Here we are — nearing the end of a long summer of training. You probably have some prep races under your belt for your key event; your big race is on the horizon.

Getting the Most Out of Your Training: Creativity and Flexibility

Max King

“Doing more with less” should be a motto of us hearty Northwest endurance athletes. I asked four of the busiest (and most dedicated) people I know how they balance family (kids), work (full time and then some), and high-level running.