Friday, April 8, 2011

More Treadmill Workouts


By now, it's probably pretty nice outside. So, you're itching to get outside for your next run.

BUT - this time of year also can bring some cool and rainy weather with it as well here in the Midwest. In this case, this article from Amanda McCracken of D3Multisport.com will give you some treadmill workouts to consider.

If forced indoors this time of year, it's always good to have some variety for a good treadmill workout. Hills, intervals and fartleks will keep you in shape as we adjust to more consistent runner-friendly weather.

Monday, February 7, 2011

How Long Should You Rest?

How long should you rest between workouts?

We need rest between workouts, but how long does rest between workouts start to have a reverse effect? Generally, after two days, you can start to lose the benefits of your efforts.

Certainly, there is truth to this, but we have to rest our bodies at some point or we risk overtraining and injury. Check out this post by Jen Mueller at www.dailyspark.com to learn more about the effect of rest on the body,