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You will get the most out of running sessions and enjoy them more if you understand what role the session will play in helping you achieve your goals. If you are a focused runner looking at achieving particular time or distance goals, than the program has to be constructed in a way that will build up to achieving those goals. Each session is done to get a desired affect. Once you know WHAT it is that you are gaining from each run you are more likely to do it in the first place and therefore get more out of the session. A good coach should be able to explain to you exactly what each type of session is helping you achieve and WHY it is essential to you personally. Take the guessing game out of the sessions and know that you are doing what you need to be doing so you can focus on enjoying the session and gaining the benefits 
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You can improve your running performance by working on your ability to breathe more efficiently. The two main physical factors that affect your running performance are heart rate and breath. The faster you breath the faster your hear beats. Go on try it. Check your pulse while breathing normally and now increase your breathing rate and see what your pulse does. Now slow your breathing right down by breathing deeply in and out through your nose. See the difference?
When you run, the ability for you to stay in control comes down to your breathing. The faster you run, the faster your heart rate becomes and the faster you breathe. By breathing in AND out through your nose as much as possible, you will slow down your breathing rate, which also allows you to utilise more of your lungs and allow you to stay in control and more relaxed. Relaxation is the key to running well. Try smelling as many things as possible while you are running and just focus on the breathing and smelling and see what difference it makes to the enjoyment of the run. |
Norbert Petras
I have been passionate about running for as long as I can remember and my goal as a running coach is to educate as many people as possible about "how to run smarter not harder" so that they can continue to enjoy running for the rest of their lives. Don't forget to LIKE us on Facebook! Archives
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