8 Running Resolutions to Motivate Your 2020 Runs

MIXED INTERVAL RUNS Mixed interval runs are intended to sharpen runners up for racing after they’ve already built a solid foundation of fitness. Including efforts in Zones 3, 4, and 5, they serve to maintain the fitness gains that have been accrued through workouts individually focused on each of these zones.

By selecting local races, we can sleep soundly (or at least better than in a new place) in our own beds, perhaps sleep in a little bit longer, and have the satisfaction of being home and showered (maybe sneaking in a nap if we are lucky) within a few hours. It places a lot less strain on our body and mind, our finances, and our planet. Beyond the p

At least a few times a month, decide what route you’re going to run, and then leave your watch at home. Other days, run wherever, guided by total time on your watch. The thing to mostly avoid is timing yourself over the same courses day after day. That way lies the madness of beating yourself up for running slower than you “should”

3. Third, add intervals and tempo runs that emphasize efficient running over hard running.