These gentle stretching exercises are adapted from Runner’s World Train Smart, Run Forever: How to Become a Fit and Healthy Lifelong Runner by Following the Innovative 7-Hour Workout Week, by the Experts at FIRST, Bill Pierce and Scott Murr.
At this time of the training/race season you generally have miles of memorable runs on your shoes and the wear and tear forces you to think about replacing them. When exactly to do that is the question!
There are actually varying opinions about the life of a running shoe and
Hydrating enough? Too much? Are My Long Run Water Breaks Too Long?
Adequate hydration along the way during a long run is obviously very important but keep those legs moving by walking around while ingesting fluids.
Water Break Tips – Courtesy of Susan Paul – Runners World
Here’s a great article by Jeff Galloway about “training your brain” vs “zoning out” to get through your toughest runs.
