If you haven’t been mixing it up with strength training, read below!
The NOURISH MOVE LOVE YouTube channel with Lindsey Bomgren has been really helpful and enjoyable as I’m on my own journey to incorporate more strength training into my weekly routine! She offers a variety of strength and HIIT workouts for all levels.
I just finished the 2 week – Strength + Running Workout Plan (includes clickable workout video links on the calendar) and things definitely heated up!
Highly recommend checking it out -> View Running Plan Here
If you are ready for a challenge, try incorporating sprint intervals regularly into your workout routine. The running plan above includes 400 meter sprints (.25 mile). This distance can feel like forever and be hard to stay on high power if you aren’t use to this type of workout! I’d recommend starting with a shorter distance in the beginning (try just 30 second sprints) and work your way up to this.
Example charts below from Healthline.com:
Sprinting activates a different type of skill and result vs a longer 5+ mile steady pace run. It’s a unique and rewarding way for all levels to mix things up!
Sprint benefits:
- Increase in power and performance
- Boosts metabolism
- Efficient calorie burner
- Builds muscle
Just remember, it’s important to make sure we are working different parts of our bodies and letting others rest as need. It’s beneficial to tie in yoga, always stretch, foam roll and allow rest days to recover.
Now that you’re ready, go sprint like you mean it!
Running to the Stars 