The Runner's World 8-Week Beginning Runner's Training Program. The training plan that follows is designed to get you to the point where you can run 30 minutes (about 2 miles) at a slow, relaxed pace. It's a simple, progressive program that begins with more walking than running, and gradually evolves into more running than walking. Each week's plan also includes a motivational quote and a training tip. Once you are able to run 2 miles nonstop, you can decide on your next goal. You might simply want to continue running 2 miles at a time, three or four days per week. Research has shown that this is enough to help you lose or maintain weight, and improve many other important health markers, i.e., your cholesterol, blood pressure, and insulin response.
Or you might decide that you want to do more, in which case you can consult the many training programs offered by our online SmartCoach tool. Don't be intimidated by these programs. Here are 4 key points to consider before you begin the 8-Week Program. 1. 2. 3. 4. Week 1 "Sit as little as possible. Week 2. 200 Running Songs. (It's been four months since "100 Songs for 2010. " Time for another massive collection of songs.) Last week, Heather asked me to put together a playlist for her that she could listen to while running.
Over the years, a lot of people have made the same request, as "running playlist" combines two of my three favorite hobbies (sadly, there isn't really a way to integrate baseball as well). I've made dozens of playlists for other people, and hundreds for myself ... and for the most part they all contain basically the same songs. So, because I like making lists, I thought it was finally time to compose a master list. And here it is. 200 Running Songs. Check out the full list after the jump. July 2013 Update: Somehow this showed up on Pinterest, racked up over a million hits, and crashed my hosting account a couple times. A few overall thoughts about the playlist: (1) It's amazing to me how personal and subjective a running playlist can be. So that's it. (Full List after the Break) Reasons to start Sprinting today! After watching Usain Bolt in action at the Olympics I was inspired to write a post on sprinting, Its weird how such a simple event can generate so much interest from the public along with Phelps “the Bolt” has been the most talked about athlete in this years olympics.
Maybe this is because we are made to run really fast and enjoy watching the best of the best, whatever the reason is Sprinting holds some great benefits! Its Free and Fun Well its as free as we can get for an activity. All you need is a basic pair of shoes and a good stretch of land to run on. Its also something we all know how to do so no teaching is required, just get up and run as fast as you can until your legs lose their bounce, stop, rest and repeat. It gets you Interval training To keep sprint training most effective try to keep your sprints to about 10-12 seconds running as fast as you can, anymore than this makes the activity too aerobic and while still good will not benefit as much.
Great for your Hormones. Don't Just Run: Sprint! If you've been doing long, slow cardio, such as jogging, cycling, or swimming, for awhile without losing much weight or becoming much leaner even though you keep increasing your workouts, there is a simple explanation: too much cardio actually makes you fat. Excessive cardio increases stress hormones and down regulates the hormones, such as growth hormone and testosterone, that preserve muscle. In addition, elevated stress hormones make you insulin resistant, which leads to overeating as well as to eating foods that contribute to insulin resistance, such as sugars and starches.
Despite their appearance, many joggers and cyclists are not really lean. They may be slender because they have little muscle mass, but their body fat percentages are often surprisingly high.. In contrast, sprinters are lean and muscular with low body fat percentages. Benefits of Sprinting 2) Sprinting naturally increases human growth hormone. The Definition of Sprinting Where to Do a Sprint Workout.