Tag Archives: running
Train to Run APPLETREE – Week 2
Hopefully, you’ve survived week one of the APPLETREE Training program and are now ready to progress. For those new to running, fifteen seconds of running at a time isn’t too bad, but as we increase this week, if you need to back off a bit that’s ok too. You could make the increase for as […]
August 7, 2018 8:20 pm
Train to Run APPLETREE
Vancouver is hosting the Inaugural APPLETREE Marathon, Half Marathon and Sunset 5K/10K on Saturday and Sunday September 15th & 16th with a “Run through History” theme and the Columbian newspaper is the Media sponsor for this event. The start/finish line will be on Officer’s Row in front of the historical Grant House and will travel […]
August 2, 2018 7:02 am
Running Clubs & Performance Tips
Last week, we reviewed a progressive Learn to Run Program to help get you ready for the local Boston-qualifying APPLETREE Marathon, Half Marathon and Sunset 5K on Sept 15th & 16th that will have thousands of runners and walkers participating from around the Northwest and across the country. We are so fortunate in Clark County […]
June 7, 2018 6:54 am
Learn to Run on Global Running Day
Global Running Day is this Wednesday June 6th, a day designated for runners to reaffirm their passion for running and also a good day for beginners to begin a life-changing commitment to running. With the weather so nice lately, you’ll notice a lot of people out running on the Waterfront, Salmon Creek, Padden Parkway and […]
May 30, 2018 7:29 pm
Racing and Training in the HEAT
We just returned from Pacific Crest event in Sunriver where thousands of athletes were racing Endurance events including the 72.3 BEASTMAN, Olympic and Sprint Triathlons, Marathon, Half Marathon, 25K Trail Run and more in excessive heat with temperatures above 90 degrees! Most got to the finish line so we thought we’d share some tips that […]
June 28, 2017 7:16 pm
Running Circuit Workout
Running Circuit Workout….great option! Runners, cyclists, & triathletes love to be outdoors, are a highly motivated group and often have little issues adhering to their running or cycling programs. But trying to get them indoors to complete a strength workout can be difficult! You wouldn’t think that these athletes would have any difficulty with compliance […]
April 8, 2015 12:20 pm
Fitness On A Budget
It’s January and you’ll notice everyone is talking about fitness and New Year’s Resolutions. People are joining gyms, hiring trainers and signing up for specialty classes and programs. That all sounds great if you’ve got limited resources. But what do you do if your budget is a little tight and you need to get fitness […]
January 7, 2015 8:49 am
Running Program Week 11
It’s Race Day – Steps Leading Up to Your Race If you’ve followed along with this running program series, you’ve learned about proper running progression, correct running technique, important strengthening exercises for your core, hips, and feet as a runner, key stretches and muscle release techniques and more. Today, I wanted to review important steps […]
October 15, 2014 6:31 pm
Running Program Week 10
Foam Rolling to Release Muscle Aches and Pains Over the last two months, I’ve focused this column on running programs. Well, the running community is probably a little stiff right now with thousands completing the Portland Full and Half Marathon on October 5th and the Girlfriends Run for a Cure on October 12th as well […]
October 8, 2014 9:44 am
Running Program Week 9
During the last 2 months, we’ve discussed general running guidelines to help you design a running program to prepare you for the local, popular runs including the Girlfriends Run for a Cure that will have thousands of runners and walkers participating from around the Northwest in the next few weeks. Last week, we reviewed the […]
October 1, 2014 8:35 am