by Nancy English | Jul 15, 2012 | Training Tips
The KCTC Half Marathon Training Program will prepare you for 13.1 miles and is focused on the Kansas City Half Marathon or any Half Marathon Oct 20th and beyond. Coach Carstens will guide you through distance, pace, form, hydration, nutrition and much more. Minimum...
by Nancy English | May 31, 2012 | ambassador blogging, Training Tips
Yes, that’s right it’s possible to love running hills in Kansas City. Everyone dreads the small hills, long hills, steep hills. Before races people are looking at maps, driving the course, asking other runners to spot the hills so they can prepare for...
by Nancy English | May 24, 2012 | ambassador blogging, Training Tips
In preparation for Hospital Hill or if you are interested in improving one’s fitness level, I remembered a tip from a sports physiologist I learned while living in Northern New York at a Cross Country Ski Expo. After watching video of the Great Norwegian Bjorn...
by Nancy English | May 17, 2012 | ambassador blogging, Training Tips
We have all had them. Those days that you just do not feel like taking one step out the door. You know you should run. You know there is no reason not to run. You just do not want to run. Most of those runs, once I drag myself out there, end up being some of my best...
by Nancy English | May 10, 2012 | ambassador blogging, Training Tips
My wife & I are both long time runners, me a marathoner and Holly the half, mostly. At 64 years old we are looking for ways to keep from getting any slower (and slower). We are really enthused about a couple of recent changes we have made to our training, and...
by Nancy English | Jul 26, 2010 | Training Tips, Uncategorized
Here’s some tips from the RRCA for hot weather running. Stay safe. SummerRunning
