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blazindave posted 1 year ago.
Jump rope.
I used to do that. I would wall sit and jump rope to build for running and biking. Also, the only actual way you can train for running...is to run.
What helps is you go out for a "light" jog of 1 mile or whatever you want, and every few minutes, sprint for 13 seconds.
It ll help condition your legs faster(for me anyway).
Running on slopes is also good.
Running utilises the calves more than the quads so try endurance exercises for calves.
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kevinb421 posted 1 year ago.
that helps a lot. Right now My course ends on a big incline. I'll try jumping rope during the midday when it is too hot to run.
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usasportstrain posted 1 year ago.
I would suggest that you take a look at evolutionrunning.com, as they have a very interesting take on effective running. They did studies and noted the efficiency and technique of many African runners. Although world class, these runners were pretty average physically for their level of ability. They grew up running barefoot and tend to run in a steady, highly efficient manner. Many runners land heal first and our heals aren't meant for that kind of impact (hence so many injured runners). It's worth the look.
If you are interested, we have a special going on until September 30th of 25% off of the Evolution Running DVD.
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fathom posted 1 year ago.
Hi, I was in the same boat as you last year. I am a longtime road and MTB rider and former MTB racer who had long wanted to get into triathlon. I decided I wanted to make friends with running before I started triathlon training, so I got a book called something like "the beginners guide to running a marathon" and signed up for a couplle races (11k Bay-to-Breakers in San Francisco and SF half marathon) to get me motivated. Most of these running for beginners books assume you are in crap shape, so take most of the info on heart rate and such with a grain of salt. But the run/walk interval stuff really did work great on building my endurance. And i actually really like running now... while before I only endured it as a way to work out when I couldnt get on the bike because it was raining or nighttime or something!
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here is my newbie question.
I am a big biker who wants to make the move to Tri's. I started running and thought it would be a breeze; turns out I was wrong!! Getting two miles out was a nightmare. Does anyone have any good tips on rebuilding running endurance.
Thanks a ton!
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