Everyone has heard, at least once, about the dangers of running with scissors. Horrified parents screaming at kids that, unaware of possible accidents, sprint in the house holding what could be a lethal weapon.
Every runner no matter the pace, experience or goals wants to do BETTER: run faster than last week or break that personal record that has been always a source of pride or shred a few pounds.
The first runs are always tough because our body was not used to such stress. And every step will remind us of how angry our legs are with us for pushing our limit. But it just a matter of time that we start looking forward to the next run. As a matter of fact right after my first half-marathon, while desperately trying to rehydrate, I asked myself: "Why do I do this?! I will never EVER put myself through this AGAIN". A few hours later I found myself registering to my second race.
Just like everything else, improving your running is also a process. It requires patience, endurance and planning. Personally I like to plan my training based on the KISS principle: Keep it Simple Stupid. Which can also be also put as Train Smart.
The amount information available on running and athletic performance is huge and a closer look at that fascinating topic generates millions of questions on the performance of the individual and the collective results in a race.
In this blog I will share some of my thoughts about running and training based on some facts gathered from races, personal experience and studies on the various matters of running.
And after all, running with facts wont make any one yield at you!
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