It went from reading an article to completion in a little over a year. Prior to reading a first hand account of someones experiences running from one side of the Grand Canyon and back in one day, the thought never remotely crossed my mind. Shameful to admit, but I actually did not know very much about the Grand Canyon before my run research began. The winter training did not lend itself to a 100% comprehensive training program that should have included a couple 6+ hours experiences out in the mountains but it did get me running consistently again and it did provide motivation to extend passed my previous run limits including 30 mile long runs. As non specific as it was I would now consider this whole experience a major contributor to the attainment of my fall marathon goal.

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To assist runners in learning to run stronger I break it up into 3 parts for them. I think in any new skill this type of breakdown if quite common.

1/Watch it being done well in order to develop a picture in your own head of what "ideal" movement you are attempting to replicate.

2/Part/Whole/Part Learning. I am sure just as many would disagree as agree with this style of teaching but I think we have been attempting to run for so long that in order to make any successful change we'll need to break it down into much smaller parts and then build it back up.

3/Number 1 and 2 will not do a runner any good unless they have the body to perform and maintain the movements. In this case it's not the exterior we are worried about. No matter what catch phrase you want to use, core, functional training etc, the foundation needs to be able to withstand the impact of 3 to 4 x your body weight on 1 leg thousands of times per single run workout.

Test: 1/Perform a single leg squat to a 90 degree bend. 2/ On one leg jump off of a 3inch riser landing on the opposite leg and mataining your balance.

 

July is a great time in your training schedule to swim, bike, and run right on the Ironman Canada Course.  We will also provide you with lectures on nutrition, cycling the course successfully and planning your race. Skill clinics for the swim, bike and run.  Our goal is to prepare you to have a great Ironman 2012! Don't swim or bike, you won't be alone. For our second year now Endorphine Daze also offers a Cycling Specific component to the camp.

Details and Itinerary: http://aerobicpower.com/training-camps/aerobic-powers-livin-the-dream-training-camp-series

The NAPA Power Cycling Camp has a bright future. Cyclists from Alberta, many from Aerobic Power and TCR Sportlab enjoyed a full week of cycling and sunshine in Calistoga, CA. Athletes began their outdoor season with beautiful 60-100km rides through wineries, up big climbs and time trialing over fast long straightaways. Coaches Kevin Masters and Cory Fagan provided the lead outs on the daily ride adventures as well as informative power training lectures in the evenings. Calistoga provided super opportunities for great food and wine on a nightly basis, making it an all round super cycling vacation.