Weekly Running Tips on Alexa
I'm pleased to announce that Balanced Running is now on Amazon Echo. Each week you'll receive a new running tip from world-ranked and All-American Track Athlete, Tina Klein. This Alexa Skill is offered at no additional charge. Step 1: Enable the Balanced Running...
2018 MAR 10 – BR Workout
Hi Balanced Runners – Tomorrow looks like a great day to train! Good temp, no rain in the morning, AROO (that is for the Spartan Tribe). Here is what is planned for tomorrow: Warm-up: Range of Motion routine Hip mobility Squats Single leg toe touches Cadence drill...
2018 MAR – Spartan Race Prep Add-ON
Hey Balanced Runners - Below is the weekly add-on for for our mighty Spartan Racers. We'll run this workout at the same time as the regular BR workout on Saturday mornings. It is up to you if you want to substitute this your weekly long run, or just do you long run...
2018 MAR 03 – BR Workout
Hi Balanced Runners – Looks like tomorrow is going to be a nice, bright, sun shiny day! That’s a perfect way to kick off the next phase of our Winter/Spring session. Training for the first K’Saw GP race on 12 May begins tomorrow, and so does specialized training for...
2018 FEB 24 – BR Workout
Hi Balanced Runners – Well, I have no idea what the weather has planned for us tomorrow, but I do know what we will do at the park J Be sure to bring your mat and dry clothes to change into after the endurance run. Weather permitting, here is what is on deck for...
2018 FEB 10 – BR Workout
Hi Balanced Runners – Hey warm weather fans, looks like you’ll have your wish tomorrow – low-50’s for practice, but it might rain. So, with the rain we’ll warm-up, run, and then decide what we do from there. Be sure to bring your mat and dry clothes to change into...
2018 FEB 03 – BR Workout
Hello Balanced Runners! Looks like tomorrow is going to be another brisk morning. Don’t worry, we’ll start off in a way that warms us up quickly J Given that it will literally be freezing, pack warm clothes to change into after we run and bring a mat or...
What Shall I Wear?
Hello my fellow Athletes, It's one of those things of nature, Jack Frost nipping at our nose and toes. Here's a general guide on running in different temperatures. [Caroline Dunn edit] If you have an Amazon Alexa device, you can also get a running clothing guide by...
2017 NOV 09 – BR Workout
Hey Balanced Runners! Holiday time is here, so we need to start workouts that prepare us for the holiday time. We are all overbook, time is at a premium, so our workouts are going to be short and sweet. Meals are going to be full of delicious calories, so workouts...
How much do you need to workout after eating Halloween candy?
By the numbers: 20 pieces of candy corn = 1 mile / 2200 steps 2 caramels = 3/4 mile / 1700 steps 2 Hershey's kisses = 1/2 mile / 1100 steps Small Tootsie Roll = 1/4 mile / 550 steps Miniature Reese's Peanut Butter Cup = 1/3 mile / 750 steps BITE-SIZED Chocolate...
2017 OCT 26 – BR Workout
Hey Balanced Runners! Sorry I have not posted for a long time. As you know, we have been following the Fall/Winter plans (short course and long course) this session. This post is for today’s track workout. The plan is: Warm-up: ROM Routine Workout: 4 laps easy...
Sleep and Rest does the Body Wonders
First and foremost, create a folder titled “Athlete’s Folder” this will allow you to place all your info into one folder, plus you can refer to “the Pearls of Wisdom” I leave for you each week. Second, the student will become the Master. Yes, you will find that...
Running with a Fever?
There were several questions asked regarding running with a fever. Many of us have either experience this or will experience this one day, especially given the recent weather patterns and changes in the season. The question runners always ask: Is it safe to run or...
Behind the Scenes – Atlanta Run Guide
Disclaimer: World-ranked and All-American track and field athlete, Tina Klein, is my running coach. I am a better, faster runner because of Tina. Now that we have disclaimers out of the way, this is a behind the scenes look at the Atlanta Running Guide. It started out...
Head Coach Tina Klein featured on MapMyRun
Balanced Running's Head Coach, Tina Klein, was recently featured in an article titled, "The Runner's Guide to Aqua Jogging" on MapMyRun.com Check out her article here.
2017 AUG 26 – BR Workout
Hello Balanced Runners - Welcome to the 2017 Fall Runners Development Program. As always – we meet at Swift-Cantrell Park at 7:30AM on Saturday mornings, with supplemental training opportunities during the week. We are in for 14+ weeks of training to either ace...
2017 AUG 12 – BR Workout
Hey Balanced Runners - Happy Weekend! Everyone - please send good vibes to Coach Tina – she’s running like the wind at the NCCWMA (that is the North and Central American and Caribbean Region of World Masters Athletics) Championships this weekend. Saturday morning...
2017 AUG 05 – Wounded Heroes 5k
Hey Balanced Runners! You already know that tomorrow’s RUN FOR WOUNDED HEROES 5K is the capstone for Kennesaw Parks and Recreation’s Runner Development Program summer session. As we’ve focused on speed, strength, and form for the last several weeks I know you’re...
2017 JUL 22 – BR Workout
Hey Balanced Runners – Get ready to sweat! Looks like tomorrow morning is going to be another sweat-fest. Please properly prepare – hydrate with appropriate beverages tonight and bring a water bottle with you tomorrow morning. The workout is short and intense (but...
You are a Champion…. all it takes is all you’ve got…
Champions share many characteristics, NONE of which are determined by their running speeds. How many of the following describes your running and your life? A champion has the courage to risk failure, knowing that setbacks are lessons from which to learn. (keep in mind...