Hard and Fast

I touched up last weeks entry based on some inputs from you.  Thank you for your corrections and suggestions.

This week's run: I believe my continued torturing of Escalade has cycled back to 1/4 mile intervals.  So, we'll be mixing in a handful of those within a four mile run.  The weather says it will be a bit cooler than it has been but that there is still a chance of afternoon storms.  As usual, TRY goes on unless storms directly impact our safety.  So, we'll be there and running in the rain, but would have to wait out a storm.

This weeks update:
Most of us are not beginners, but a beginner or two might read this.  And it doesn't hurt to be reminded...or to have this in mind when a beginner asks you how to best start running.  So here are five running tips for beginners.  (They are: low mileage, good sneaks, do NOT run every day, hydrate, and don't compare yourself to others.)

That last point is a good one for everyone to keep in mind.  Here is the best parts of the fifth tip that we could all use a reminder of: "There are people that are faster than you, but remember there are also people that are slower or don't run at all. Set your own goals and don't worry about others. ... make sure that the comparison motivates rather than de-motivates you. Running is such a great sport because you can truly compete with yourself."


And another reference on why interval workouts are the best type of workouts for any exercise you do.  Here is an article on the bare minimum exercise you need to get fit.  A quote: "A growing body of evidence demonstrates that high-intensity interval training can serve as an effective alternate to traditional endurance-based training, inducing similar or even superior physiological adaptations..."


And their conclusion:
So, if anybody says that when it comes to exercise you need to do a little and often, tell them where to shove it. A better maxim might be hard and fast.