Knee Pain: Can You Run a 5k over WDW Marathon Weekend?
Training after a knee injury requires a strategic approach, one that takes your specific condition into account and tailors the training to your needs. You're not alone on this journey, and in this blog post, I’ll dive into the important aspects of training effectively while managing knee pain. Whether you're running or doing the run walk method, understanding how to navigate your training with knee pain will set you up for success.
Shin splints: run a 5k
The thrill of the WDW Marathon Weekend 5k beckons, but the challenge of shin splints looms. Can you navigate this path of discomfort and still triumph in your race? The answer is a resounding yes. In this comprehensive guide, I delve into the art of training for a 5k while battling shin splints.
Run 5k 5 days a week
Many women want to run 5k 5 days a week, or run 5k a few days a week but they have knee pain so they can't run. You can run 5k 5 days a week by doing this!
Strength Training for 5k Running
If you want to run 5k and your breathing feels good but your legs feel like lead it’s not that you’re out of shape, it’s that your muscles are out of shape. Your cardio is excellent, great job! And it’s not that your cardio isn’t important for running, it is, it’s that only focusing on cardio holds you back from optimal performance. See adding in strength training allows your muscles to strengthen so they can keep up with your breathing. There are multiple places to find good strength exercises for runners. It’s important to know if the exercises are the right ones for you, if you’re doing them right, how to modify them, how to advance them and many more, which is why I work with clients individually so they can ask the question and get the answer based on their needs without having to search google or youtube again and they get to focus on the workout.