Running

4 Keys to a Faster Marathon

As marathon season is now in full swing for the fall and winter, with the Houston Marathon on the horizon for us Texas runners, you’re likely deep into the grind of your regular weekend long runs—the foundation of every solid training plan. Here’s the thing, though: the long run isn’t just about slogging through miles.…

The Economy of Endurance Sports: Why Efficiency Matters

What Is Economy in Endurance Sports? Economy is a critical performance metric in endurance sports like triathlon, and running. It represents the energy cost of maintaining a specific exercise intensity. In simple terms, economy measures how efficiently an athlete can perform a task with minimal energy expenditure. The less energy you use at a given…

7 Essential Strategies for Midlife Marathoners

Are you considering running your first marathon this fall? Congratulations! This is an exciting step into your running journey. This marathon guide is for those nearing to middle age adults who are looking to take on their first marathon or for those who are starting back to running after a long-term lay off. Let’s get…

“Building an Aerobic Foundation: The Key to Long-Term Success for Young Runners”

As a coach of young runners, one of the most common questions I get among aspiring young runners is “What can I do to improve my speed?” Many assume that means starting out with high intensity interval training repetitions on the track. However, the reality is that the ones who are saying this come in…

Top 11 Running Errors to Avoid for Injury-Free Training and Faster PRs

Depending on who you ask, about 30-65% of runners are injured yearly. This statistic is far too high when you consider that runners typically are not getting tackled or experiencing collisions like cyclists often do. The good news is that many of the injuries runners have to deal with can be avoided or minimized. So,…

Be Marathon Race Ready – 9 Strategies for Success

Contributors: FTR Coaches – Kevin Green, DJ Ivie, Sarah Hankla, William Ritter You put in the work all summer and fall for your major marathon in the winter and now it’s time to reap the benefits of all that work and show what you can do. The last thing you need is a last-minute bump…

The Gait Cycle for ‘Serious’ Runners

In our last article we took you through the importance of running efficiency and how. This time we will take you through the gait cycle and how your form can be improved. The running gait cycle can be simplified into two main phases: the swing and stance phases with several sub-phases within each of these.…

First Time IRONMAN® Triathlon Top Tips Part 3

You have signed up to your first IRONMAN®, found a great coach and have loads of questions but who to ask? You may think some of your questions are a bit embarrassing but as Albert Einstein said, “Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow but the important thing is not to stop questioning”.…

Why Every Runner Needs Trails in their Training Plan

By: Gina Rymal BY GINA RYMAL As featured in TrainingPeaks. Trail running is a great way to mix up your training—and it comes with lots of long-term benefits for your running. When running trails or off-road, runners can add many benefits to their existing running program. Whether they are training for a road race, triathlon, or…

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