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Ultramarathon 50K

admin — Tue, 17 Apr 2018 18:05:35 +0000

Welcome to Ultramarathon 50K. This 26-week program is designed to benefit runners looking to move beyond the classic 26 mile 385 yard marathon distance, specifically a 50K (31.1-mile race, an ultramarathon. Does the thought of running an “ultramarathon” race frighten you? Perhaps it should, because only well-trained athletes should consider venturing into Ultra Territory. Long Runs: … Continue reading "Ultramarathon 50K"

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Cross Country

admin — Tue, 17 Apr 2018 15:21:03 +0000

This Cross Country Training Program is designed for high school runners to use during the summer, but also for coaches looking for a well-organized schedule that they can modify for their own purposes. It provides ten weeks of training, enough to bridge that period between the end of the school year and the beginning of … Continue reading "Cross Country"

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Triathlon 1

admin — Tue, 17 Apr 2018 15:24:10 +0000

Interested in Total Fitness? Looking for a new and different training program? Afraid that if you run more that three times a week, you’ll get hurt? This Triathlon 1 program is designed for runners (and other athletes) who want to use a variety of sports and exercises to get fit and stay fit. Triathlon 1 … Continue reading "Triathlon 1"

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Triathlon 2

admin — Tue, 17 Apr 2018 15:27:32 +0000

An 8-week training program for sprint triathlons This Triathlon 2 Training Program is designed for runners who would like to test their fitness in a triathlon by adding swimming and cycling to their workout routines. It requires a moderately high level of fitness, certainly an ability to finish 5K or 10K races if not marathons. … Continue reading "Triathlon 2"

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Triathlon Supreme

Jake Higdon — Thu, 10 May 2018 19:52:13 +0000

SWIMMING: A simple bathing suit will suffice. No flippers, but you may want to purchase a wet suit to keep you warm if the water is cold. Wet suits also provide a degree of buoyancy that will make swimming easier. Noseplugs and goggles are a necessity. If you live near a lake or the ocean, … Continue reading "Triathlon Supreme"

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Winter

admin — Tue, 17 Apr 2018 15:16:19 +0000

How to Train During the Cold Months of the Year Training becomes difficult for runners during the winter. Our trails through the woods become covered with snow. Ice and snow also make running on the roads tricky. Cold weather forces us to bundle up, slowing our strides. Add to that, the narrow window of daylight … Continue reading "Winter"

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Fitness Walking

admin — Tue, 17 Apr 2018 15:13:13 +0000

Becoming a fitness walker can be fun. Here’s how to do it The greatest number of walkers walk just to walk, suggests Mark Fenton, editor-at-large for Walking magazine. “They like being outdoors,” he says. “They like getting some exercise and improving their health. At the other end of the scale are racewalkers, those hip-swinging, elbow-pumping, … Continue reading "Fitness Walking"

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Beginning Runner’s Guide – 30/30 Plan

admin — Tue, 17 Apr 2018 15:10:58 +0000

Introduction: Running continues to grow in popularity. More and more people are taking up the sport. More people are running 5K races. More are running marathons. An even larger number simply run for fitness and never go near a starting line, or win a race T-shirt. There are many good reasons. Running is simple and … Continue reading "Beginning Runner’s Guide – 30/30 Plan"

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