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“Is it Boring?” What runners think about during long runs.

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“So what DO you guys think about all that time during a long run?  Isn’t it boring?” I’m sure you runners get asked these questions frequently, as I do.  To answer that question, I’ve dug up a play-by-play account of one of my long runs, just for your reading pleasure…. With the Rochester Half Marathon quickly approaching, today was my last chance to fit in one last long run.  Two hours this morning, especially blocked out.  Just me and my long run. As I downed my last sip of coffee, waiting for the 50 degree downpour to at least turn into a …

Tip #21: Skip Strength Training?

I can’t tell you the number of times I’ve heard female clients tell me they don’t want to bulk up, that they skip strength training because they’re just trying to lose weight.  When they come to the gym, they hop on the cardio equipment and nothing else.  Every single day. The problem with this type of workout exclusively, if you’re trying to lose weight, is this simple fact: Strength training added to cardio and a healthy diet burns way more fat than cardio and diet alone.   And, women do not possess the genetic make-up to become bulky through weight-lifting.  Lean and muscular, yes.  Bulky, NO! …