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➡ Run the best half marathon of your life
The Half marathon It’s where speed meets resistance. It’s achievable for most 5k runners, but it’s a puzzle for veteran runners to master. It’s a challenge, not a life-changing commitment. It’s also one of the greatest tests of a runner’s mettle, but it also serves as a celebration of 13.1 miles.
A clever strategy to help you crush your half: arrive rested. The biggest olympic mistake kara goucher he sees that the running backs are not being reduced adequately. At two weeks, reduce the intensity and reduce the mileage by 20 to 30 percent. In the week before the race, cut your mileage in half, run a light speed training, and if not, do short runs with a series of four to six easy strides at the end. “The final week should be about feeling good and building leg strength so you can let your training shine on race day,” says Goucher.
Whether you’re ready to tackle your first half or your 50th, read this new report to learn to do your best.
➡ Member Giveaway Secrets
In April, we met with a group of members at the 126th Boston Marathon. We held relay races, shared hearty breakfasts, cheered together on race day, and shot several fun videos.
in a clip, RW+ Members Reveal Their PR-Worthy Pre-Race Routines. Jesse Ruiz, from Austin, TX, says that he incorporates some cross-training into his set-up. “Two days before a race, I always ride my bike for at least three to six miles,” he says. “Then the day before, I’ll do a nice three-mile jog run, followed by some compression sleeve work.” (Review the RW+ weekly newsletter for more member meeting opportunities).
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➡ The shoe Questions and answers
Test editor Morgan Petruny saw this question on the RW+ Community Pagewhere members frequently throw questions about training and equipment to coaches, staff and experts.
Q: I have been running in a motion control shoe for years. I started with Mizuno’s Wave Alchemy, which I loved, but they stopped making it. I’m running on the New Balance 1540 now and it’s fine. But they are all quite heavy. Is there another shoe without motion control that I should consider? I feel like stability shoes have come a long way and could be lighter.
—Neil Thomas, London, ON, Canada
AN: For those wondering, motion control shoes provide the most support you can get when it comes to running shoes. And it is true, there are fewer and fewer models, mainly because they are very heavy! I urge you to take a look at some of the current stability models. I wouldn’t want you to get hooked on another motion control shoe and have it discontinued again. Plus, I think you’ll get the support you need from a stability shoe, in a much lighter, more comfortable package.
It sounds like you’ve had some luck with New Balance in the past, so I’d recommend the Fresh Foam X 860v12. It’ll feel significantly lighter than the 1540 you’re running on now, and it doesn’t skimp on cushioning. And New Balance has plenty of width options.
➡ Featured Member: This Mom helps new parents get back to running after pregnancy
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Colette Berry wasn’t ready to run after giving birth. So she set out to help other women avoid their complications.
Berry, a prenatal and postnatal personal trainer, says that during pregnancy, you need to strength train for the surprisingly physical movement patterns you’ll encounter, like giving a baby a bath. “First, master the fundamentals with bodyweight squats, deadlifts, and lunges,” she says. “Then add weights and combine them into compound movements.” New parents spend a lot of time on the floor, so practice standing up with an offset weight. Make sure to articulate your hips and avoid rounding your back by keeping your core engaged.
See how Berry guides her clients through the three stages (prenatal, labor and parenthood) and gives them the tools to return to exercise safely. (When you become a member of RW+you will have the opportunity to appear in runner world.)
➡ Run stronger and longer with this bodyweight workout
RAJ HATHIRAMANI
Members can’t stop clicking this full body calisthenics workout from Raj Hathiramani, a certified track and field trainer at the Mile High Run Club in New York City. The rhythmic, equipment-free routine not only targets “big muscles” like the hamstrings, but the combination of movements will also reinforce proper running form by helping the upper and lower body work together more efficiently, according to Hathirmani. Try the training on your next cross-training day or before you head out for a run.
➡ About Runner’s World+
Since the first day, runner world has strived to be the definitive and evolving manual for becoming a better runner. We are enthusiasts who want to spread the joy of running to everyone runners: beginners, student athletes, runners, seasoned competitors…everyone who has ever laced up a pair of shoes looking to improve. But the way we talk to you – through coaching tips, in-depth gear reviews and inspiring stories – has changed over time, which is why we launched our membership Program, runner world+in 2019. Join today!
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