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Should you add fartleks to your running routine?


 
Say what?! Fartleks, which is Swedish for "speed play," are a no brain way to make your running routine more fun (and toast more cals). Here's how:

Heart those hills
There's nothing worse than being on a run and seeing a ginormous mountain in your way. Flip your thoughts by promising to sprint up every hill ya see. Running with a bud? Race her! 

Take the stop-sign challenge
Stop? Not you! Whenever you run by a stop sign, pick up the pace! Sprint for 50 or 100 yards (or until the next light post).

End with a bang
I finish all of my runs with a big kick at the end--a super sprint to finish it off and say, yep, I've still got something left (it comes in handy later, when you're racing). Then, walk it out, have a glass of water and relax (or do weights!).
 
 

BY KATIE ABBONDANZA ON 10/22/2011 7:00:00 AM

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Fartleks? Wow. The name has suddenly triggered an immature side of me Smile

by Taekwondolover on 1/5/2013 12:48:18 AM

 
 



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So my friends say swimming isn't a sport, but I am a competitive swimmer and swim for about an hour and a half 5 dyas a week. Also, before every practice we do 30 minuetes of dryland(crunches, running, pushups, ect.) Does swimming burn calories and count as daily exersise? Er well enough exercise to stay fit?




Yes Smile




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by sydneyanne99 on 10/29/2011 12:49:30 PM

 
 

haha fartleks Smile

by fallsb-ball on 10/26/2011 6:02:14 PM

 
 



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What is a work out to strengthen your arms? I have a resistance rope if there's moves with that.




Hey girl, I'd try some light weights too. There are lots of workouts that will help your arm strength with those.

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Alyssa B.

by caye00 on 10/24/2011 5:57:17 PM

 
 



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I need advice, I love to run and workout and all that, but my eating isn't the best. I've been a vegetarian for about 2 years so that helped, but every time I really try and make a lifestyle change, I always slip up and think "I'll do better next week". How can I stick to my plan? Also, I stress-fractured my foot so I'm in a boot and on crutches for 4 weeks, what are some workouts I can do in my situation?
Thanks!
CharleighS




Hey CharleighS,

Don't beat yourself up about what you've done in the past! It's super easy to mess up and go against the plan you've set for yourself. But you've learned how you felt when you did slip up - not very good, right? It kinda makes you feel guilty because you went off track. So keep that feeling in mind so you can try to avoid it! It's also smart not to deprive yourself of the junk foods/relaxation that can seem sooo tempting. Give yourself little reward times throughout the week - little pieces of chocolate here, a day without exercise there - to keep yourself going. That way, you indulge without going crazy and won't feel as guilty because it was built into your plan! As for workouts, you really need to ask your doc about this one. Since it's an injury, a professional opinion is the only one you should trust so you don't put extra stress on it! 
Lauren C.

by CharleighS on 10/22/2011 10:16:39 PM

 
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