Ever since mp3 players shrunk to a size smaller than a credit card, I’ve always gone on a run to a beat, audiobook or a podcast. Improvements in technology made impressive advancements in mp3 players and smartphones that allow you to enjoy your runs. One critical component still needs a lot of work is creating […]
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Let’s Start Running Again
I got ambitious earlier this month, thinking I could crush my running goals. All pent-up ambition and motivation ultimately got me sidelined. I went too faast, too much and too soon. Although I made great progress several weeks ago correcting my form, but I didn’t follow a program to build up my distance and speed properly. […]
First Running Injury
This was bound to happen the way I was ramping up my training. Got my first running injury, the shin splints in my right leg. I had big goals for July, but that’s all going to have to wait until I deal with the injury. Last few runs were great, got some good mileage at […]
Building Up Mileage
There’s a 12km run that I like to do. It usually takes me more than 5km/min to run the route. It was the longest run so far with a new running form. The results speak for themselves, not only did I break the 5min/km pace but was able to do it at a lower heart […]
Making Progress
After the first two runs of switching up and improving my running technique, 3rd and 4th runs were much better. In fact, I comfortably cracked a 5minutes per kilometer mark on 8km run. I felt less pain in my calves during the run and were able to get the runs within three days of each […]
Changing Running Form
On my last two runs, I completely changed my running technique. After so many years of running and not improving my speed, relearning to run properly is the first step. The main focus is on how I strike the ground with my foot. I’ve always done heel to toe. But after racing against professional runners […]