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Tapering is the fine art of rest. The more you rest the final week, the better you will run on race day.

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It’s important to be prepared for race day. Here are some must-haves/tips to ensure you are ready to succeed in your race!

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As a runner, you must learn how to pace yourself!

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Speed training runs are key to prevent injuries while training.

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Sweating depletes your body of water and salts. The harder you breathe, the more water escapes through your respiratory system.

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Tempo sessions are run at a steady pace,  just hovering over your lactate threshold.

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Hills add resistance and strength to your training. Runners have used hills for decades as a way to increase endurance, strength and speed.

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Good shoes are still the soundest investment you can make when training for a race. Coupled with a sensible training schedule, they are essential in helping to prevent injury! Continue reading “Servus Edmonton Marathon Training Tip: Pick the Right Shoes!”

You may have heard about the run/walk combination concept before, but here’s why it works! Continue reading “Servus Edmonton Marathon Training Tip: Walk/Run Combinations”

Running tall and running relaxed will improve your running form. A relaxed, upright posture is the best running position. Your head, shoulders and hips up over your feet make it easier to move the whole body, improving your breathing.

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