Mastering Workout Paces, Rests, and Recoveries: Expert Insights, Common Mistakes
Each pace has a specific purpose in your training, and understanding them is key to optimizing your workouts.
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Will Baldwin
- Aug 22
- 4 min
Quick Tips to Improve your Running Form and Technique
Focus on one aspect at a time. Start with your arms. Keep your hands high and light.
Will Baldwin
- Aug 3
- 6 min
Order of Operations for an Interval Workout
In the end, it’s not just about how fast you run, but how you run fast.
Will Baldwin
- Jul 10
- 4 min
The Grey Zone of Volume
I just realized there's a new Grey Zone. The Grey Zone of.... Volume.
Will Baldwin
- Jun 27
- 4 min
Strides
Incorporating Strides is a good next step to make a training program more complete.
Will Baldwin
- May 28
- 3 min
The Downfall of Spring Energy Gels
I've been holding off on saying anything negative about Spring Energy until more data came about. Well, here we are.
Will Baldwin
- May 10
- 2 min
Newsletter: May 10th, 2024
Newsletter: May 10th, 2024 Alright, folks, I'm back again; Happy Friday!
Will Baldwin
- Mar 29
- 4 min
How to Warm Up for a 5k Race
When we're warming up for a shorter race, we're going to need a little bit more than just easy jogging.
Will Baldwin
- Mar 25
- 5 min
The 20-mile Long Runs in Marathon Training
Reconsider the 20-mile long run: prioritize race-specific training over easy miles. Quality over quantity leads to marathon success.
Will Baldwin
- Feb 26
- 6 min
When Should I be Fueling on Runs?
When Should I be Fueling on Runs?
You should start taking in fuel during runs that are 90 minutes or longer.
Will Baldwin
- Feb 21
- 3 min
The Grey Zone
Spending too much time in the Grey Zone is the number one mistake I see runners making.
Will Baldwin
- Feb 7
- 5 min
Long Uphill Trail Intervals
One of my favorite ways to improve runners' overall fitness and climbing capabilities is with longer, high-effort, uphill trail intervals.
Will Baldwin
- Feb 6
- 10 min
My Recommendations
I get asked what gear I use almost every single day. Here are my answers!
Will Baldwin
- Jan 26
- 6 min
Easy Runs
Once we start running, I always really push to get athletes to let their first mile be their slowest. I beg and plead. It's crucial..
Will Baldwin
- Jan 22
- 3 min
My Daily Post Run Fuel (It's a Smoothie)
What I'm focused on in fueling, which I feel has helped me, is trying to get nutrient-dense fuel down shortly after training.
Will Baldwin
- Jan 17
- 5 min
Get Ready for Race Day
The most important thing to ensure you have a good race is to arrive at the location earlier than you think. Â
Will Baldwin
- Jan 10
- 2 min
Should You Track Your Running Training in Miles or Minutes?
60 minute run or 7 miles??
Will Baldwin
- Dec 19, 2023
- 5 min
My Training Philosophy
I think we often come to many of the same conclusions. With that said I do have a couple of opinions that are maybe somewhat unique.Â
Will Baldwin
- Dec 18, 2023
- 2 min
Thoughts on Tapers
...when we slash our training load by too much, our bodies go into rest and vacation mode
Will Baldwin
- Dec 3, 2023
- 4 min
The Kenyan Shuffle
After the season, I knew I didn’t want to continue grad school, I wasn’t ready to get a real job, so I bought a one way ticket to Kenya.
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