When I was younger, I went through intermittent spurts of running. I couldn’t seem to get motivated to run consistently. In fact, I dreaded every plodding step. Why is it so hard to get motivated to run? What was the problem? My nearly sole motivation for exercise was calorie burn. Read more…
As a new runner, you may wonder whether you should use heart rate for running or use pace for running. The answer is “it depends.” Let me explain.
Starting something new is tough, especially when you know you’re not ready. But will you ever be perfectly ready? Today I want to talk about the pain of starting. Starting something new is tough, and there are always reasons to avoid it. After all, you should really start on Monday, Read more…
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If you can run or walk a mile, you’re ready to train for a sprint triathlon. Don’t believe me? It’s true! At Atlanta Triathlon Club, we’ve trained all kinds of athletes of all ages, taught hundreds to swim, and helped thousands of excited beginners cross their first finish line. In Read more…
If you’ve been running regularly for six months or more and your progress has plateaud, it’s time to take things up a notch! Read below for tips on how to improve your running. When I first started running as a teenager, I had no clue what I was doing. I Read more…