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How Can Long-Distance Runners Prevent Injuries With Strength Training

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Long-distance runners can prevent common running injuries by incorporating targeted strength training, focusing on single-leg stability, hip strength, core control, and proper movement patterns that support running form through high-mileage training. Mapping Injury Patterns for Long-Distance Runners The repetitive nature of distance running places specific stresses on your body. Many long-distance runners develop muscle imbalances... Read more »
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How To Do Strength Training For A Half-Marathon?

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A half-marathon strength training plan works best when scheduled twice weekly, focusing on running-specific exercises that build power and endurance while allowing proper recovery between training runs and strength sessions. Building Your Training Base Half-marathon runners need balanced strength work that supports increased mileage without adding excessive fatigue. Adding targeted strength sessions helps prevent the... Read more »
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How Does Strength Training Benefit Marathon Runners?

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Strength training benefits marathon runners by reducing injury risk, improving running economy, and maintaining muscle mass during high-mileage training periods. These adaptations help runners maintain form and pace through the later miles of marathon training and racing. Marathon Training Foundation The demands of marathon training create unique challenges for your body. Long runs and high... Read more »
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Is Running Strength Training Beneficial?

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Running strength training improves performance, prevents injuries, and improves running form by developing muscle power, joint stability, and overall body resilience when added to regular running practice. Benefits For Runners Adding strength work to your running practice leads to better performance and fewer setbacks. Many runners find that strength training helps correct imbalances that develop... Read more »
running during menopause

What Is The Best Routine For Running During Menopause?

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An ideal running routine during menopause could consist of three to four weekly runs at varying intensities, with extra recovery days, strength training sessions, and flexibility work to manage hormonal changes and maintain fitness. Weekly Structure Running During Menopause Establishing a balanced running routine during menopause helps maintain fitness while respecting your body’s changes. Managing... Read more »
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Should You Modify Your Running During Menopause?

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Running during menopause requires adjustments to account for temperature changes, hormonal fluctuations, and altered recovery times, but modifying your training approach allows you to maintain fitness and even improve performance through all stages of the menopausal transition. Understanding Running During Menopause Your running experience shifts during perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause as your body adapts to... Read more »
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What Are The Best Running Tips For Women Over 50?

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Getting Started With Running A thoughtful approach to running considers the natural physical changes that occur after 50. Many women find success by starting with alternating walking and running intervals, which allows the body to adapt while building cardiovascular fitness. Understanding basic form and following proven running tips helps prevent injury and maintains joint health... Read more »

TO WEAR OR NOT TO WEAR…..THAT IS THE QUESTION

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Today is March 3rd so I thought that I would write a few words about finally being able to de-layer a bit. But not only can we not de-layer at the moment, we can’t even run outdoors because of the very unseasonable snow that has taken over Ireland. So while my running shoes are putting... Read more »
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What Running Gear Will Actually Transform Your Performance?

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Running gear enhances performance, comfort, and safety during training when selected to match your specific running needs and conditions. Quality equipment helps prevent common running issues while supporting proper form and technique through varying weather conditions and training intensities. Running Gear Essentials Selecting running equipment requires understanding which items actually improve your training experience. Other... Read more »
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Couch To 5K For Beginner Runners

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A Couch to 5K programme helps beginner runners build from walking to running 5 kilometers through gradual, structured progression over 8 weeks. This training method combines walking and running intervals that slowly increase in duration and intensity as fitness improves. Starting Point for Beginner Runners The journey from non-runner to 5K runner requires patience and... Read more »