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Speed and distance indicate how Olympic athletes run according to the NY Times

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Speed and distance indicate how athletes run according to the NY Times Different athletic events require different types of training.   This is especially true with long-distance vs. sprinting type events like the 100 or 400-meter races. Years ago I read an interesting article about what Usain Bolt’s mile would look like, or could he even run a mile.  Yet, according to the NY Times, Bolt clocked in at 23 miles per hour, about twice what our fastest long-distance runners can do. The Olympics which just finishes showed excellent examples of this.   Event 1500 meter runners require different types of strategies Read More »

6 Running exercises you can do now to improve your strength, running form and speed.

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6 Running exercises you can do now to improve your strength, running form and speed. We are at the beginning of running season, and as the weather warms, many of you have no doubt signed up to do a local 5 or 10k.   Most running problems develop due to a lack of strength or poor form, and often these problems develop later on during our runs while we are warmed up.  Unfortunately, many of us may not notice a problem until later on after the run. Running exercises can improve your strength, endurance and speed. Here are 6 exercises you can Read More »