To Get Faster (at Running), I Need to do What?
If you want to see your times improve, you must be consistent about following your training plan and take advantage of your rest days. And yes, you will see improvements with speed work.
Sitting at Your Desk is the New Silent Killer
Have you ever had a pain in the butt? And no, this does not refer to your significant other, kids, friends or foes. This is regarding issues with your backside tissues of glutes, legs and sometimes lower back.
Interview with Caroline Dunn, Team USA Gold & Silver Medalist
Meet the newest medalist from Team USA, Caroline Dunn and her journey to gold.
How can I determine my Sweat Ratio?
It’s no sweat to stay hydrated ~ but how do I determine my sweat ratio?
As we know, when we train sweat is inevitable, (even after our workouts, you may have discovered you’re still toweling off from profusion). The amount of sweat depends on several elements, such as the intensity level, weather and individual temperatures, which included your sweat rate.
You’re not in this alone, your journey to better health starts today
Starting a running program can be tough, why suffer alone? Find others who are struggling just as much as you, and get inspired by those who are consistently running and walking.
World Regionals 2019, Toronto
Head Coach Tina Klein won the Silver medal for Team USA in the 8K Cross Country event at the NCCWMA (North America, Central American, Caribbean World Masters Athletics) championship on July 21, 2019 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She also finished just seconds off the...
US Nationals 2019, Ames, Iowa
Congrats Head Coach Tina Klein for her W50 bronze medal in the 5000m at the USATF
Masters Outdoor National Championships in Ames, Iowa.
Are You Getting the ZZZZ’s You Need?
If you’re like me, there’s the hustle and bustle of life, training, work, family, volunteering, etc. But that doesn’t mean our bodies should lack the rest it needs.
2019 JUL 06 – BR Workout – SSA # 4
Hello Balanced Runners, We hope everyone had a safe and enjoyable INDEPENDENCE DAY! Congratulations to everyone who completed their race of choice (We rocked Woodstock’s Freedom Run). Looks like tomorrow is going to be another hot practice –...
Running with Your Dog
Ah, the joys of our 4 legged runners. Here’s the scoop: It’s okay to walk your pup after a run, however, you don’t want to begin a two a day running work-out routine because your body may not be trained properly for two a day running workouts.
2019 JUN 29 – BR Workout – SSA #3
Hello Balanced Runners, Get ready to SWEAT! Looks like warming up is going to be pretty easy tomorrow morning. This is the last evolution of our “MONA” series. Next week we change modes and enter our “REPEAT” series. Warm-up: ROM routingHip...
2019 JUN 15 – BR Workout – SSA #1
Hello Balanced Runners, It’s that time, the summer session of the Runner Development Program starts tomorrow – bright & early at 07:30AM. This 8-week session covers the training time for the next three Kennesaw Grand Prix races – so our focus is on...
GPS Watches and Racing
So here's something I wanted to bring to your attention. How often have you looked at your Garmin (or some form of GPS device) after a race and said? "I ran longer" "this race course was short" "My GPS says I ran xxx distance over the actual race" Below is some...
Running in this heat and humidity..
First and Foremost...you've got what it takes to be an athlete. The mind is the athlete: You Can, You Will, You Must! Next, stay hydrated and train smart. It's getting hot & humid out that even the chickens will begin laying hard boiled eggs. Secondly, We've...
2019 MAY 04 – BR Workout
Hello Balanced Runners! Get Ready! Balanced Running is meeting at the Fast & Furry 5k tomorrow morning. The event promises a “Pawsome” time. This race supports one of Coach Debra’s favorite organizations – Paw...
2019 APR 27 – BR Workout
Hello Balanced Runners! Let’s start with a big shout-out to the members of our Balanced Running Tribe in Louisville KY for the Kentucky Derby Festival miniMarathon. We wish them all a “perfecta” race. Our morning in Kennesaw is also looking good – 50’ish,...
2019 APR 20 – BR Workout
Hey Balanced Runners! Be prepared to bundle up tomorrow morning – it might be wet and cold. If it is raining, we’ll gather in a pavilion at the bottom of the hill near the trail head. Here is the plan for tomorrow morning…...
Gurney to Finish Line Journey #7
Wow – time flies…it has been six weeks since I returned to running. The progress that I’ve made has been incredible. I started 3 x (walking for 5 min / running for 1 min) and felt like I had just completed a long run during marathon...
2019 APR 13 – BR Workout
Hey Balanced Runners! The Klein’s are BACK! We missed you and are looking forward to seeing everyone bright and early tomorrow morning. We are going to continue our stability strength phase and return to Stability A. This week we will do two...
2019 APR 06 – BR Workout
Hey Balanced Runners! Greetings from Alexandria, VA! This week, Coaches Debra, Andy & Bill will be leading the way for Balanced Running. I hope you had a chance to try last weekend’s Stability A workout during the week. This week we’re...