Posts Tagged by running tips
Training Tip Tuesday: Adaptation
| July 3, 2012 | Posted by Katy under Running, Running Tips, Training Tip Tuesday, Triathlon, Triathlon Training, USATF |
Welcome to my first installment of Training Tip Tuesday! Every Tuesday, I plan to discuss a brief tip or “food for thought” about training that you can maybe implement into your current or future training plan. This week I want to discuss the concept of adaptation. Adaptation is the idea that the body will change… (keep reading…)
Some Science Behind The Taper
| May 30, 2012 | Posted by Katy under Running, Running Tips, Training Tip Tuesday, USATF |
Over the next few weeks, I want to discuss a few topics I learned while at the USATF Level 1 Coaching Clinic. Many of the topics that were discussed relate more to track and field, but some cross over into the longer endurance events (anything over a 10K- this is as classified by the coaches… (keep reading…)
Taper “Rules”
| December 27, 2011 | Posted by Katy under 2012 WDW Half-Marathon Training, Running, Running Tips |
With Disney in less than two weeks, I am currently in taper mode! There is much debate as to whether or not a person needs to taper for a half-marathon. Some say that a 1-2 week taper is necessary for the muscles to recover and heal before the big race. Others will say that there… (keep reading…)
Runner Safety
| October 24, 2011 | Posted by Katy under PSA, Running, Running Tips |
Runner safety…something that we all know about, but sometimes need a reminder to make ourselves more aware of our habits. Everyone has their own tips about being safe on the road, but I wanted to share a few of my tips for happy and carefree runs! 1) Always carry some form of identification. It doesn’t… (keep reading…)
Jonathan’s Running Tips
| September 23, 2011 | Posted by Katy under Guest Post, Running, Running Tips |
Happy Friday everyone! I hope you all had a fantastic week! I’m taking the night off from blogging, but I have a wonderful guest post for you all. Without further ado, here’s Jonathan… Hi there runners! This is Jonathan Dunsky from World of Diets. I’m so glad that Katy invited me to share this guest… (keep reading…)
My name is Katy and I am a 23-year-old living, running, and cycling in and around the Washington, DC metro area. This blog chronicles my life, inner musings, and fitness adventures as I try to navigate this crazy thing called life!





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