What is Interval training? Run/Walk/Run
This is what we do, this is who we are, this is how we roll. Lets help you find the 'I cans' and the 'I wills' through our interval programs. Then you can say 'I am'!
Or challenge your self and make a goal of running a distance without intervals. Interval running is great to get you started and get you motivated. Many of the Chix transition right into non-stop running once they have established thier base. During our workouts sessions we encourage you to just do simply your best. Running non stop or doing what you can, and always encourageing you to do more than you think you can!
Interval training is a smart way to run-by giving you cognitive control over each workout. It allows one to carry on all of your life activities-even long runs. Interval training can motivate beginners to get off the couch and run. It betows running joy to non-stop runners who had given up. The run/walk/run method can improve finish time in races. Gives contol over fatigue. It delivers all of the enhancements without exhaustion or pain. Walk before you get tired.
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Most of us can walk for several miles before fatigue sets in. Running is more work because you have to lift the body off the ground and then absorb the shock of landing over and over. The continous use of the running muscles will produce much more fatigue, aches and pains than maintaining the same pace while taking walk breaks. If you walk before your running muscle sart to get tired you allow the muscle to recover instantly-increasing your capacity for excercise while reducing the chances of next day soreness.
Am I a runner?
There are no list of rules. The most wonderful aspect about running, compared to other sports, is that each of us dertermines when, where , how far and how fast to run. We are captains our running ships and have complete control over how we do it each day. In almost every aspect of our lives there are a few people who believe that there way of doing things is the only way. Each runner can choose to run as much or walk as much as they wish. The benefits are numerous, but some runners believe that running means no walking at all. A runner has the right that non stop running is the only way to run for themselves but has no right to impose this on anyone esle. You are the captain of your running and walking ship. In 1896 the olympic marathon competition began. A newspaper displayed a column with a picture of the winner. The reporter followed the runner from the start to the finish, the quote said this" every one of the athletes walked significanly in this race."
The method part involves having a strategy. By using a ratio of running and walking that is right for you on each day, you can manage your fatigue. The result: you are the one who is strong to the finish, doing what you need or want to do after long runs. You never have to be exhausted after a long run again. The run/walk/run is very simple, you run for a short segment and then take a walk break, and keep repeating this pattern
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There are many benefits to interval run/walk /run method. We believe that one of the most is the empowering part of this method is cognitive strategy-giving you control over your excercise, attitude, fatique and energy. The body has been designed to improve and repair itself when gental stress is followed by a recovery period. Running continuously will cause stress buildup that can be eliminated when walk breaks are taken early enough and often. Continuous use of the muscle will result in quicker fatigue. The longer the run segment the more fatigue. The run/walk/run is a form of interval training. It helps reserve our resourses. Muscles are revived during each walk break. Intervals allow less stress on the weak links. Time goal runners can do the strenous speed sessions needed to improve. We can enjoy the endorphines that help manage pain due to continous running. Intervals help reduce body core temperature.
Ten Reasons to start Running!
1. A slow start can make almost every run a good one, Start each run at least three minutes per mile slower than the race distance you are planning to do. Effert level 2-3.
2. The momentum of one step leading to another is more important than the pace.
3. When you build a balance of physical energy, mental focus and inspiration you can overcome anything that is realistically possible...and many other things which may not seem possible.
4 .By excercising 3 times a week, you establish a process which bestow more benefits than you will be able to list.
5. The inspiration for today's run is within you!
6. A body on the couch wants to stay on the couch, but as soon as you get that body in the running motiion it wants to keep running.
7. Speed is mostly for the ego...but there is nothing wrong with a weekly ego boost.
8. Inside you right now are thousands of pockets of creative thoughts and inspirations. Put one foot in front of the other and they will start oozing out.
9. You must provide that 1% mental push to get your feet moving and you will receive 99% energy return on your investment.
10. Once you put a trickle of energy to get yourself running, you start a river of inspiration which can pull you through difficultly.