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Running is an excellent cardiovascular exercise for both experienced athletes and novice exercisers. Get tips for running and training for races with this free video series on running.
There are 12 videos in this series:
Training for a 10-mile or half-marathon race involves keeping a steady pace for the first half of the race, and gradually increasing speed through the second half of the race. Train to run between 10 and 13 miles using the negative split technique with tips from a running coach and certified sports trainer in this free video on running.
To start running as a beginner, jog slowly for 20 minutes every other day, and then gradually increase the time and speed of each jog. Work up to a faster pace and longer running distance with tips from a running coach and certified sports trainer in this free video on running.
Breathing correctly while running depends on the type of running course, as sprinters have a faster breathing pattern, long-distance runners have a steadier breathing pattern and up-hill runners have a deeper breathing pattern. Breathe according to the type of running course with tips from a running coach and certified sports trainer in this free video on running.
To run faster with Fartlek, tempo and hill training, increase the running speed between intervals, whether it is from one landmark to the next, within a certain time frame or up-hill and down-hill intervals. Gain speed through these different types of training methods with tips from a running coach and certified sports trainer in this free video on running.
Interval training is a method of increase running speed by running repeat sets within a given time frame, taking a recovery jog between each set. Use interval training to prepare for a short race or even a marathon with tips from a running coach and certified sports trainer in this free video on running.
Improving a running form requires practicing in front of a mirror to ensure that the arms are adjacent to the side of the body, the posture is erect and the stride length is appropriate for the length of the legs. Improve body positioning while running for maximum efficiency with tips from a running coach and certified sports trainer in this free video on running.
Running a marathon requires tempo training, endurance training, maintaining a proper diet and cross training with weights, yoga and swimming. Train to run a marathon, a 26.2 mile race, with tips from a running coach and certified sports trainer in this free video on running.
To run faster, gradually increase the running speed, especially during the second half of the race. Increase running speed using the negative split technique with tips from a running coach and certified sports trainer in this free video on running.
When running or walking outdoors in cold weather, wear long running pants, a long-sleeved shirt, running gloves and even a hat during the warm-up jog. Layer clothing when running in the cold, and peel off layers as the body warms up, with tips from a running coach and certified sports trainer in this free video on running.
Getting rid of a side stitch while running, a sharp pain on the side of the stomach, requires stopping, taking a few deep breaths and resuming the run slowly and gradually. Eliminate the pain of a running side stitch with tips from a running coach and certified sports trainer in this free video on running.
Choosing trails for trail running depends on the runner's skill level and time frame, where a beginner might choose a flatter trail and an advanced runner might opt for a hillier path. Find a trail perfect for a given running skill level with tips from a running coach and certified sports trainer in this free video on running.
To warm up before a run, jog for 20 minutes, stretch out the legs and do a series of leg drills, like butt kicks, high-knee skips and leg crossovers. Warm up the body sufficiently before a long run to loosen the muscles with tips from a running coach and certified sports trainer in this free video on running.
Running is a popular recreational and fitness activity of many people around the world. For cardiovascular health and convenience, running is hard to beat. In a city, suburb or on a farm, anyone can put on a pair of tennis shoes and take a jog down the road to raise the heart rate and exercise the heart - the most important muscle of the body. In this free video series on running, a running coach and certified sports trainer discusses several running and training techniques. Find out how to increase speed gradually during training, and learn the negative split technique to use during a race. Get warm-up tips, including leg drills, stretches and jogs, and find out how to maintain the proper running form for maximum efficiency. Whether a veteran runner or a novice trainee, these running tips make it easier to run longer, faster and more effectively.
Samuel Harvell Samuel Harvell is a fitness trainer and experienced running coach. Not only has he competed in more than 30 marathons and hundreds of shorter distance races, Harvell also knows how to construct the right training program for each of his clients.dkdk
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