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My uphill technique has improved many fold since I started exercising on the slant board. But I am always loosing focus on the downhill. Should I strike heel first or forefoot? Should I control my…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Lori Enlow Dec 23, 2013. 6 Replies 0 Likes
I have received my kit in the mail and started my round of exercises.The one thing I am curious to know is what is the correct foot placement on the board?1)Second toe in the middle of the board, big…Continue
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Let's say today is my 20 miles long run.Is there any benefit in splitting the run in two legs i.e 10 miles in the morning and 10 miles in the afternoon?Could this help in building endurance? Just…Continue
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This morning, I went to a trail race in the Cleveland National Forest.
I had an epiphany. Physical fitness notwithstanding, my mind is always going to be my biggest obstacle.
During the last two miles, we had to take on steep hills. My mind kept fighting me "you're done, you're out of breath, start walking" and I kept pushing, Running. The more I pushed, the louder the voice in my head got. Until one point where the voice was gone. And I kept…
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When I run this
I feel like I am running tires like these guys
Have you experienced this? What I am doing wrong…
ContinuePosted on December 25, 2014 at 3:34pm 2 Comments 2 Likes
I think the holiday season is as good as thanksgiving and give us an opportunity to be thankful.
When I started running years back, I was "doing my own thing" but was rather aimless.
Fast forward to 2013. Eric's book. I started reading voraciously, training, practicing (balance board, people!) and this past summer, I attended Coach Orton's camp in WY. What an experience!
Slowly things have evolved. I started shaving time off my 50K PB, by one hour, and another hour. And…
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