...the need for speed. If you crave speed like Mav and Goose, join the Aspen Running Club at the track for speed training each Wednesday afternoon.
The second Aspen uphill race of the winter season is at Highlands. Merely fit? Leave the cardiac challenge for the real Guzinis and take the rec route. One way or another, be there for the fun.
Aspen Life blogger Kim Moore turned 40 Saturday, a milestone in her continuing makeover. "I turned 40 on Saturday, 3/4 of the way through the Golden Leaf half marathon (I was born at noon)," she blogs. "The leaves were blowing and bright yellow, the sun was blazing through the fall breeze; my boyfriend and 2 best friends were running with me and I was overwhelmed by gratitude!! In fact, about 8 miles into the trail - when I realized I was actually going to finish, I thought I would cry from the overwhelming gratitude of being among my best friends, healthy and blessed in every way. There are times when you realize you have everything you need and none of it is outside of yourself --today was one of those days for me. I reached and exceeded my goals for competing in 2 triathlons. I completed 5 events! I completed 2 sprints, a 5 mile run, a 5K run, the ride for the pass and a 1/2 marathon. This was truly the first time I have ever really trained for anything. I reached and exceeded my goal for staying healthy and uninjured! I am incredibly sore from the run, but hey - sore muscles are expected!"
Deep Water Running is usually thought of as a form of rehabilitation following an injury or surgery. However, it also has great benefits for the fit athlete for use as cross training or as a way to improve speed and strength without impact on the muscles used in a primary sport. An example of this can be found when coaches of long distance runners get their athletes in the pool for various workouts on a day prior to a long even paced run. The athlete can work on speed while doing a “deep water interval session” which will be beneficial not only to increase speed but also rid the legs of lactic acid and allow for fresher legs/muscles for the workout the next day.
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