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Running during Coronavirus Pandemic
The spread of the pandemic Coronavirus has begun to impact the United States in ways that are new and scary to many of us. Having just celebrated my 61st birthday, and only months away from the 5 year anniversary of my “cancer free” status I am in one of the high risk groups for this virus as is my youngest daughter, who is pregnant with her third child.
In doing some research in this virus, I identified a number of articles that helped answer the three main questions I had regarding the Coronavirus:
What is the Coronavirus and...
5 Ways to Make Running a Lifelong Habit
6 Reasons why Cycling is Great Cross-Training for Runners
7 Best Cross-Training Options for Runners
Are you trying to get faster? Add more miles weekly?
For a new runner, or a middle of the packer like me simply adding miles or speed workouts can lead to injuries and injuries are a runner’s worst enemy.
So, how do you increase you aerobic base…the foundation for your running endurance without succumbing to injury? The answer is you need to add cross-training to your regimen.
Is cycling a good alternative to running?
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