How to Run a "Training" Race

Trail Talk by Rock Creek Runner by Doug Hay

Aug 18, 201712:08Health

Most plans for endurance events include training or practice races of a shorter distance ahead of your main goal race. In my opinion, these are the most important runs on your schedule. But how do you attack a race... th...

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