Running Resources and Websites
A collection of running resources and websites with advice, tips, tricks and info about training, racing and self-coaching.
Competitor Magazine - Multisport Marathon Training ★★★★
This program is loosely designed and is best restricted to the runner with two or three successful marathons under his or her belt. In other words, you should have a working knowledge of how to approach a long race.
Meant to be started 16 to 24 weeks out from race day, this plan runs on a two week cycle and includes a three week taper.
Five great track workouts ★★★
The track is where you get fast... What follows are five great, but hard, track workouts... If you are just beginning triathlon, then consider only doing portions of the workouts that follow.
Lance Watson provides an example of some track workouts...
Training for Speed in Triathlon by Roch Frey ★★★
Roch Frey shares some tips for training for speed in each of the three sports we tri-freaks like to do. The goal of the drills he presents is to increase speed by training muscle fibers to fire as quickly as possible and efficiently.
Marathon Taper by Roch Frey ★★
Now comes the best part of training. The Taper. Or is this the hardest part of training. A properly tailored taper can make or break your race. A taper may vary from 3 days to 3 weeks depending on the length and importance of a competition.
Not only do you get to read about Big Butt Williams, but Mr. Frey gives some good general and run specific taper advice before cutting into some specific training sessions for a marathon taper.
