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For those runners who run long distance, they have to be focused and employ discipline. This is crucial when you are training. Being a good long distance runner also requires that you work hard for months. The more you practice, the better you can get at it.
In order for the training to be effective, you have to be committed to what you are doing. When you start out in the morning, you'll have to get up earlier than usual. Start off with a five mile run at a slow pace.
When you are incorporating that into your long distance training, you will have more lung capacity and be able to endure for longer periods of time. As you train in the morning, your blood and your heart will work more effectively. If you are an early bird, you can make this training to your advantage. It can also help you to be an effective long distance runner.
You can also do long distance runs in the evening and on the weekends as well, depending on your schedule. Since there are many people that work during the day, it can be difficult for them to start the day off with running.
Evenings and weekends may be better for some and allow them to be more flexible. When you are in a training program for long distance runs, you have to do more than just a few miles. Be sure to count off a few hours to use to run.
Training in a long distance running program also involves running up and down a flight of stairs. It can also be used to go up hills that are steep. In order to be one of the best, your leg muscles have to be solid and firm. Going uphill can help you do that for your muscles.
It's also a good idea to incorporate sprints going uphill and downhill. Toward the end of your training, go jogging for at least two miles. When you have finished your uphill sprints, do not sit down. Otherwise, your muscles will get stiff. You may have to do some stretching exercises.
In your long distance running training program, you can also incorporate sprints first and after that, walks. Find somewhere where you can get some practice in on a track. Do half and half—sprint on one-half of the track and walk the other half of the track.
You should spend at least an hour with this routine. Doing this can help your leg muscles to get strong and can help you on the end part of the race.
Remember that you must stretch properly prior to starting a run. You don't need to incur any injuries while you are still in the training program. Also remember to pace yourself so that you'll know where you stand. You have to be able to keep up.
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