Base building is a commonly used but rarely well defined term in running. Base training can be summed up as teaching your body to rely on fat for fuel at increasing paces.
Ready to improve your running speed? Even long-distance runners can get faster with these 5 ways to improve running speed.
The Rate of Perceived Effort Scale (RPE) is very useful in helping to determine if you are exercising at the intended intensity for a workout. Learn how to use this scale to maximize your training benefits from running.
If your goals are to get faster, run longer, build more muscle, or even to lose weight, you may want to consider adding stamina runs, tempo runs, speed runs and more to your training routine.
The long run is a crucial ingredient for any distance runners training routine. Learn how variations can keep you from boredom and have you running faster times.
Choosing to run for time or distance depends on the purpose of your workout and your overall running goals. Learn how to use both methods.