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June 14, 2013

Take a Moment to Review the Basics!

Written by Dena Evans

Each week on the runcoach Blog, we draw your attention to a different issue related to running.  If you’ve never had a chance to really mine all the topics on the blog or if it has been a while, now might be a good time to revisit a few of the more basic topics we haven’t covered in a while.

 

Although you may prefer flat and fast courses, eventually you’ll need to scale a hill or two.  Read up on our tips for getting both up and down here.

 

While the relative luxury of long daylight hours and seasonal temperatures have caused you to temporarily forget about winter running in the dark , cold, and storms, as well as the hot weather ahead this summer, it is never a bad time to review a few ideas for how to manage those more tricky weather conditions ahead.

 

Regardless of the weather or the terrain, while you are out on the roads, you’ll want to move more efficiently.  Sometimes things we take for granted can make an impact if we invest a little energy in improving their effectiveness.  Arm swing, breathing patterns, well fitting shoes that suit your feet – all of these can make a huge difference.

 

Even the most efficient runner must learn how to manage the occasional ache and pain, and wise habits to prevent as many of these as possible can help a great deal.  In the blog, we have compiled some good advice from practitioners who have had a great deal of experience with common ailments such as achilles tendonitis , plantar fasciitis, sciatica, high hamstring tendinopathy, shin splints, and IT Band Syndrome.

 

When you finally get to the race itself, consider some of the factors that can have a big impact on your experience between the starting gun and the finishing tape.  We’ve covered topics ranging from planning your travel, managing race day stress preparing for mental toughness, getting sleep the night before when nerves take over, and recovering when the job is well done.

 

Whether this is your first time training for a goal race or you have been running for decades, the details can always make a difference. A few minutes spent refreshing the basics can mean avoiding a much larger problem down the road!