Fall Race Essentials
Race Day Q & A
by John Stanton
The best advice I can give about racing is to relax and enjoy yourself. Have fun, talk to people, share stories and enjoy the course. After all, racing is meant to be a stimulating, memorable experience. Here are some common questions you might have as the big day approaches: Continue reading “Race Day Q & A”
Servus Edmonton Marathon Training Tip: Importance of Rest & Recovery
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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Servus Edmonton Marathon Training Tip: Race Day Needs/Tips
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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Servus Edmonton Marathon Training Tip: Pace Yourself
As a runner, you must learn how to pace yourself!
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Servus Edmonton Marathon Training Tip: Injury Prevention
Speed training runs are key to prevent injuries while training.
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Hydration
Sweating depletes your body of water and salts. The harder you breathe, the more water escapes through your respiratory system.
Servus Edmonton Marathon Training Tip : Tempo Runs
Tempo sessions are run at a steady pace, just hovering over your lactate threshold.
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Servus Edmonton Marathon Training Tip: Benefits of Hills
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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Servus Edmonton Marathon Training Tip: Pick the Right Shoes!
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!”