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How to Run Faster – Tempo Runs

Posted by Alan Jenkin on Friday, December 11, 2009, In : running

I just finished my first tempo run workout since I started the “run faster” program. The idea behind this program is to increase stride rate, or turnover. So today, instead of working on running pace in the intervals I worked on turnover.

I ran the first 10 minutes as a warmup at an easy, comfortable pace and stride rate. Then I cut into a 5 minute interval running at a comfortably fast stride rate. I followed this with 5 minutes running at the fastest stride rate I could manage.

The ...

Stretching After Injury

Posted by Alan Jenkin on Wednesday, March 11, 2009, In : stretching

Runners get injured. How quickly we recover from injuries depends largely on how we rehabilitate the injury. You may already be familiar with the immediate process: RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation).

But what about stretching? Should you stretch an injured muscle? If so, why, when and how?

Why stretching after an injury is necessary

The main reason we get injured is through over-training, but over-training in itself will not generally damage a muscle. When a muscle is injured, i...

Stretching Routines - A Secret Tip

Posted by Alan Jenkin on Saturday, February 21, 2009, In : stretching

If you have studied my eBook on stretching, you'll know why to stretch and when to stretch. You've also learned a lot about how to stretch. So what else is there?

Quite a lot, really. In fact, whole books have been written about stretching routines, not even counting the yoga books. So here is today's tip, which you won't even find in the books!

How do you know if you're stretching correctly?

By this, I mean are you stretching too hard, leaving yourself open to injurie...

Cycling for Cross Training - 3 Tips

Posted by Alan Jenkin on Monday, February 9, 2009, In : cross training

I just returned from a bike ride around the neighborhood -- a ride for cross training. I use a mountain bike, because previously I rode trails quite a bit, but now I use it on the roads mostly. I found, though, that these days they sell tires that work for both off-road and on-road -- they are knobbies with a slick strip down the center.

It probably doesn't matter much whether you're using a road bike or a mountain bike for cross training, but a road bike should go faster. The disadv...
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Stretching Routines Now Available

Posted by Alan Jenkin on Friday, January 16, 2009, In : training

I have been working on a Stretching Routines eBook called 5 Essential Stretches for Runners. I had some technical challenges, so it has been delayed almost a month from the date I originally intended. However, it is now available and can be downloaded at no charge from the Members' Area of the web site Half Training Schedule.

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Alan Jenkin

Huntsville, Tx

A runner, undistinguished but persevering, I am more concerned with keeping fit and healthy than with setting records (even PRs). So I plod on, enjoying the journey with not too much concern about the destination. But I must admit to getting excited when I run faster or longer than the previous time!