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5 Incline Treadmill Workouts to Improve Your Running
Do you self-identify as a treadmill runner or do you prefer to think of it as Satan’s sidewalk? Regardless of where you side on the treadmill argument, there’s an undoubted utility in these mechanical monstrosities. Treadmill running often becomes a steady staple in the fitness diet for those of us training in the frigid, darkness…
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Conquer the Ultimate Treadmill Challenge: 15 Minutes at 15% Incline
Do you want to slow the passage of time? Give the 15/15 Challenge a try. 15 minutes may not sound like a long time under most circumstances, but it’s an eternity when you’re running at maximum effort on a treadmill set to 15% incline. The 15/15 Challenge is a brutal, yet effective benchmark test that…
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4 Workouts to Improve Your Downhill Running
Your ability to run Downhill on Steep Grades is crucial in many of the trail races and obstacle course races (OCR) out there. In our last article “Training for a Grand Canyon R2R2R: A Trail Runner’s Guide to Success”, Abigail Lock wrote about the importance of downhill running on this steep mountainous terrain. “while uphill…
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3 Ankle Mobility Drills to Improve Your Explosive Performance
Ankle Mobility plays a crucial role in running efficiency, biomechanics and injury prevention. Adding in ankle mobility drills to your stretching or warm-up routine can help significantly in your overall running performance and training.